Black-tailed Gull vs Kerguelen Tern
Larus crassirostris comparado con Sterna virgata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-tailed Gull | Kerguelen Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus crassirostris | Sterna virgata |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) |
| Peso | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 127,5 g (4.50 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
Near Threatened
Kerguelen Tern
About These Birds
Black-tailed Gull
Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.
Kerguelen Tern
Kerguelen Tern, 31–33 cm, is restricted to a handful of sub-Antarctic islands including Kerguelen and Crozet. Darker grey than Antarctic Tern, with reddish bill. Piscivore and invertivore; forages in kelp beds and coastal waters. Near Threatened; small, isolated population vulnerable to introduced predators.