Brown-headed Gull vs White-fronted Tern
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Sterna striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | White-fronted Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Sterna striata |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 131,5 g (4.64 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Near Threatened
White-fronted Tern
About These Birds
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.
White-fronted Tern
White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.