Heermann's Gull vs Cabot's Tern
Larus heermanni comparé à Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Heermann's Gull | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus heermanni | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) | — |
| Poids | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 220,25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Not Evaluated
Cabot's Tern
About These Birds
Heermann's Gull
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.