Whiskered Tern vs Brown-headed Gull
Chlidonias hybrida comparé à Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Whiskered Tern | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chlidonias hybrida | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 46,4 cm (18.3 in) | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Poids | 84,5 g (2.98 oz) | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Whiskered Tern
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.