Andean Gull vs Kerguelen Tern

Larus serranus dibandingkan dengan Sterna virgata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Andean Gull Kerguelen Tern
Nama Ilmiah Larus serranus Sterna virgata
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Near Threatened
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 70,6 cm (27.8 in) 50,0 cm (19.7 in)
Berat 478,0 g (16.86 oz) 127,5 g (4.50 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Andean Gull only

Kerguelen Tern only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Andean Gull

Near Threatened

Kerguelen Tern

About These Birds

Andean Gull

Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.

Kerguelen Tern

Kerguelen Tern, 31–33 cm, is restricted to a handful of sub-Antarctic islands including Kerguelen and Crozet. Darker grey than Antarctic Tern, with reddish bill. Piscivore and invertivore; forages in kelp beds and coastal waters. Near Threatened; small, isolated population vulnerable to introduced predators.

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