Black-tailed Gull vs Peruvian Tern

Larus crassirostris comparé à Sternula lorata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Black-tailed Gull Peruvian Tern
Nom scientifique Larus crassirostris Sternula lorata
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 72,8 cm (28.7 in) 34,7 cm (13.7 in)
Poids 675,0 g (23.81 oz) 52,0 g (1.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Black-tailed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Peruvian Tern only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

Endangered

Peruvian Tern

About These Birds

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.

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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