Atlantic White Tern vs Laughing Gull
Gygis alba comparé à Larus atricilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Atlantic White Tern | Laughing Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gygis alba | Larus atricilla |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | 59,7 cm (23.5 in) |
| Poids | 138,0 g (4.87 oz) | 307,3333333333333 g (10.84 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Least Concern
Laughing Gull
About These Birds
Atlantic White Tern
Atlantic White Tern: 28–33 cm, wingspan 76–87 cm, ethereally white seabird with blue-grey bill, blue orbital ring, and large dark eyes. Breeds on tropical Atlantic islands including Ascension and Saint Helena; related species widespread across the Indo-Pacific. Nests on bare branches with no nest material. Feeds on small fish near the surface.
Laughing Gull
Laughing Gull, 36–41 cm, is a medium-sized gull of Atlantic and Caribbean coasts, with a distinctive laughing call. Breeding adult has a full black hood, dark red bill. Omnivore; follows fishing boats, scavenges at beaches, steals prey from Brown Pelicans. Migratory; winters to northern South America.