African Skimmer vs West African Crested Tern
Rynchops flavirostris comparé à Thalasseus albididorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Skimmer | West African Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Rynchops flavirostris | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) | — |
| Poids | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Skimmer
Not Evaluated
West African Crested Tern
About These Birds
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.
West African Crested Tern
West African Crested Tern, 42–45 cm, breeds on Atlantic islands from Mauritania to Angola. Pale grey back, orange bill, black crest. Piscivore; forages along the rich upwelling zone off West Africa. Recently split from Lesser Crested Tern. Coastal and offshore forager in tropical waters.