Mongolian Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus mongolicus comparado con Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Mongolian Gull Aleutian Tern
Nombre científico Larus mongolicus Onychoprion aleuticus
Orden Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familia Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservación Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Longitud
Envergadura 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Peso 1163,75 g (41.05 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Mongolian Gull only

Ninguno

Aleutian Tern only

Estado de conservación

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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