Black-tailed Gull vs Damara Tern
Larus crassirostris comparado con Sternula balaenarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-tailed Gull | Damara Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus crassirostris | Sternula balaenarum |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Peso | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 50,675 g (1.79 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
Least Concern
Damara 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.
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.