Mongolian Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus mongolicus verglichen mit Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Mongolian Gull Aleutian Tern
Wissenschaftlicher Name Larus mongolicus Onychoprion aleuticus
Ordnung Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familie Laridae Laridae
Erhaltungsstatus Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Länge
Flügelspannweite 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Gewicht 1163,75 g (41.05 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Mongolian Gull only

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Aleutian Tern only

Erhaltungsstatus

Not Evaluated

Mongolian Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Mongolian Gull

Mongolian Gull, 55–65 cm, breeds at high-altitude lakes in Mongolia and winters on coasts of China, Korea, and Japan. Pale grey mantle, pink orbital ring, yellow bill. Recently recognised as a full species, split from the Herring Gull complex. Omnivore; forages at inland lakes and coastal estuaries.

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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