Great Black-backed Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus marinus verglichen mit Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Great Black-backed Gull Aleutian Tern
Wissenschaftlicher Name Larus marinus Onychoprion aleuticus
Ordnung Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familie Laridae Laridae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Vulnerable
Länge
Flügelspannweite 95,6 cm (37.6 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Gewicht 1678,3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Great Black-backed Gull only

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Aleutian Tern only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Great Black-backed Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. Partially migratory.

Aleutian Tern

Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.

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