Andean Gull vs Peruvian Tern

Larus serranus comparado con Sternula lorata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Andean Gull Peruvian Tern
Nombre científico Larus serranus Sternula lorata
Orden Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familia Laridae Laridae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Endangered
Longitud
Envergadura 70,6 cm (27.8 in) 34,7 cm (13.7 in)
Peso 478,0 g (16.86 oz) 52,0 g (1.83 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Andean Gull only

Peruvian Tern only

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Andean Gull

Endangered

Peruvian 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.

Peruvian Tern

Peruvian Tern, 23–25 cm, is an Endangered tern restricted to the Humboldt Current coastline of Peru and northern Chile. White forehead, yellow bill, grey above. Breeds on barren coastal deserts and fishmeal industry areas. Severely threatened by habitat disturbance and introduced predators.

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