Mongolian Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus mongolicus comparé à Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Mongolian Gull Aleutian Tern
Nom scientifique Larus mongolicus Onychoprion aleuticus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Poids 1163,75 g (41.05 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Mongolian Gull only

Aucun(e)

Aleutian Tern only

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

Mongolian Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Mongolian Gull

Mongolian Gull, 55–65 cm, breeds at high-altitude lakes in Mongolia and winters on coasts of China, Korea, and Japan. Pale grey mantle, pink orbital ring, yellow bill. Recently recognised as a full species, split from the Herring Gull complex. Omnivore; forages at inland lakes and coastal estuaries.

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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