Heermann's Gull vs White-fronted Tern

Larus heermanni dibandingkan dengan Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Heermann's Gull White-fronted Tern
Nama Ilmiah Larus heermanni Sterna striata
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Near Threatened Near Threatened
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 67,2 cm (26.5 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
Berat 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Heermann's Gull only

None

White-fronted Tern only

None

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

Near Threatened

White-fronted Tern

About These Birds

Heermann's Gull

Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.

White-fronted Tern

White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.

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