Great Black-backed Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus marinus comparé à Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Great Black-backed Gull Aleutian Tern
Nom scientifique Larus marinus Onychoprion aleuticus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 95,6 cm (37.6 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Poids 1678,3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Great Black-backed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Aleutian Tern only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Great Black-backed Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. Partially migratory.

Aleutian Tern

Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.

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