African Skimmer vs Cabot's Tern
Rynchops flavirostris compared with Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Skimmer | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rynchops flavirostris | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 220.25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Skimmer
Not Evaluated
Cabot's Tern
About These Birds
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.