Brown-headed Gull vs Damara Tern
Larus brunnicephalus comparé à Sternula balaenarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Brown-headed Gull | Damara Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus brunnicephalus | Sternula balaenarum |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Poids | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 50,675 g (1.79 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Damara Tern
About These Birds
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.
Damara Tern
Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.