Andean Gull vs Peruvian Tern

Larus serranus comparé à Sternula lorata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Andean Gull Peruvian Tern
Nom scientifique Larus serranus Sternula lorata
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 70,6 cm (27.8 in) 34,7 cm (13.7 in)
Poids 478,0 g (16.86 oz) 52,0 g (1.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Andean Gull only

Peruvian Tern only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Andean Gull

Endangered

Peruvian 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.

Peruvian Tern

Peruvian Tern, 23–25 cm, is an Endangered tern restricted to the Humboldt Current coastline of Peru and northern Chile. White forehead, yellow bill, grey above. Breeds on barren coastal deserts and fishmeal industry areas. Severely threatened by habitat disturbance and introduced predators.

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