Common Gull-billed Tern vs Brown-headed Gull
Gelochelidon nilotica comparé à Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Common Gull-billed Tern | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gelochelidon nilotica | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 61,6 cm (24.3 in) | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Poids | 214,075 g (7.55 oz) | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Common Gull-billed Tern only
Brown-headed Gull only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Common Gull-billed Tern
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Common Gull-billed Tern
Common Gull-billed Tern, 35–38 cm, wingspan 76–86 cm, has a broad global range across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Stout black bill adapted for catching crabs, insects, and small vertebrates — atypically terrestrial for a tern. Summers in marshes and steppes; winters on tropical coasts.
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.