Brown-headed Gull vs Damara Tern
Larus brunnicephalus comparado con Sternula balaenarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Brown-headed Gull | Damara Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus brunnicephalus | Sternula balaenarum |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Peso | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 50,675 g (1.79 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Damara 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.
Damara Tern
Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.