Western Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus occidentalis comparé à Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Western Gull Aleutian Tern
Nom scientifique Larus occidentalis Onychoprion aleuticus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 79,5 cm (31.3 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Poids 957,5 g (33.77 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-5 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Western Gull only

Aucun(e)

Aleutian Tern only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Western Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Western Gull

Western Gull, 55–68 cm, is the dominant large gull on the US Pacific coast from Washington to Baja California. Dark-mantled with pink legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; breeds on offshore islands, scavenges at harbours and landfills. Non-migratory; resident along its breeding coast.

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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