Andean Gull vs Forster's Tern
Larus serranus comparé à Sterna forsteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andean Gull | Forster's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus serranus | Sterna forsteri |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) | 50,5 cm (19.9 in) |
| Poids | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) | 151,25 g (5.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Andean Gull
Least Concern
Forster's Tern
About These Birds
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Forster's Tern
Forster's Tern, 33–36 cm, breeds in interior North American marshes and winters along both US coasts and into Mexico. Distinctive frosted silver upperparts and orange-based bill. In non-breeding plumage, shows a black eye-mask. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal bays and lagoons.