Brown-headed Gull vs Lesser Crested Tern
Larus brunnicephalus comparé à Thalasseus bengalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Brown-headed Gull | Lesser Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus brunnicephalus | Thalasseus bengalensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 58,6 cm (23.1 in) |
| Poids | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 212,25 g (7.49 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
Lesser Crested 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.
Lesser Crested Tern
Lesser Crested Tern, 35–37 cm, breeds colonially on islands across the Indian Ocean and western Pacific, from Red Sea to Australia. Orange bill, black crest, grey mantle. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in tropical waters. Gregarious; often nests with Greater Crested Terns.