White-winged Tern vs Brown-headed Gull
Chlidonias leucopterus comparé à Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-winged Tern | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chlidonias leucopterus | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,6 cm (16.4 in) | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Poids | 60,5 g (2.13 oz) | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
White-winged Tern only
Brown-headed Gull only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-winged Tern
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
White-winged Tern
White-winged Tern, 20–23 cm, breeds in wetlands from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and winters in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Breeding male: jet-black body contrasting with white wings. Insectivore; dips over marshes and rice paddies. Long-distance migrant.
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.