Andean Gull vs Large-billed Tern
Larus serranus comparado con Phaetusa simplex
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Andean Gull | Large-billed Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus serranus | Phaetusa simplex |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) | 58,3 cm (23.0 in) |
| Peso | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) | 241,5 g (8.52 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Andean Gull
Least Concern
Large-billed Tern
About These Birds
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Large-billed Tern
Large-billed Tern, 36–38 cm, is a distinctive South American freshwater tern of major river systems including the Amazon, Paraná, and Orinoco. Bold black and white plumage with a massive yellow bill and yellow feet. Piscivore; plunge-dives from height into rivers. Resident in tropical lowlands.