Heermann's Gull vs Least Tern

Larus heermanni dibandingkan dengan Sternula antillarum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Heermann's Gull Least Tern
Nama Ilmiah Larus heermanni Sternula antillarum
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Near Threatened Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 67,2 cm (26.5 in) 33,0 cm (13.0 in)
Berat 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) 46,75 g (1.65 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Heermann's Gull only

None

Least Tern only

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

Least Concern

Least 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.

Least Tern

Least Tern is North America's smallest tern, 22–24 cm, breeding on sandy beaches and river sandbars from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Endangered (interior subspecies). Yellow bill, white forehead, grey upperparts. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish in coastal and riverine habitats.

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