Western Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus occidentalis verglichen mit Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Western Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus occidentalis | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 79,5 cm (31.3 in) | 52,4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 957,5 g (33.77 oz) | 104,88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Western Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Western Gull
Western Gull, 55–68 cm, is the dominant large gull on the US Pacific coast from Washington to Baja California. Dark-mantled with pink legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; breeds on offshore islands, scavenges at harbours and landfills. Non-migratory; resident along its breeding coast.
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.