Arctic Tern vs Lesser Black-backed Gull
Sterna paradisaea dibandingkan dengan Larus fuscus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Arctic Tern | Lesser Black-backed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Sterna paradisaea | Larus fuscus |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famili | Laridae | Laridae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 80,0 cm (31.5 in) | 82,4 cm (32.4 in) |
| Berat | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) | 841,3333333333334 g (29.68 oz) |
| Diet | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
Arctic Tern only
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Lesser Black-backed Gull only
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Arctic Tern
Breeds on coastal and tundra habitats. Spends most of its life at sea over the open ocean. Nests in colonies on beaches and rocky shores.
Song & Call Comparison
Arctic Tern
A sharp, grating 'kree-yah' alarm call. Also gives 'kik-kik-kik' near the nest. Highly aggressive vocally during the Arctic breeding season. Calls are harsh and insistent.
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Geographic Range & Migration
Arctic Tern
Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Migrates to the Antarctic, experiencing two summers per year. Found on every ocean.
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Status Konservasi
Arctic Tern
Lesser Black-backed Gull
How to Tell Them Apart
Arctic Tern
Pale grey upperparts, white underparts with a black cap. Blood-red bill and short red legs. Deeply forked tail streamers. Winter adults lose the full black cap.
Slender, pointed, bright red bill
Lesser Black-backed Gull
About These Birds
Arctic Tern
The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest known migration of any animal, traveling roughly 70,000 km annually from Arctic to Antarctic and back. Over its 30-year lifespan, it may fly the equivalent of three round trips to the Moon. This remarkable bird experiences more daylight than any other creature on Earth.
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 48–56 cm, breeds across Northern Europe and Iceland, undertaking one of the longest migrations of any large gull — to winter quarters in East Africa, India, and the Gulf. Slate-black mantle, yellow legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; increasingly winters in North America.