Brown-headed Gull vs Chinese Crested Tern
Larus brunnicephalus comparé à Thalasseus bernsteini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Brown-headed Gull | Chinese Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus brunnicephalus | Thalasseus bernsteini |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 63,8 cm (25.1 in) |
| Poids | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 280,0 g (9.88 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Brown-headed Gull only
Aucun(e)
Chinese Crested Tern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Critically Endangered
Chinese 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.
Chinese Crested Tern
Chinese Crested Tern is Critically Endangered, fewer than 50 individuals known. Breeding sites on small rocky islands off eastern China; winters in Southeast Asia. Orange bill with yellow tip, black crest. Extremely similar to Greater Crested Tern; often overlooked in mixed colonies. Piscivore; plunge-dives.