African Skimmer vs Peruvian Tern

Rynchops flavirostris dibandingkan dengan Sternula lorata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut African Skimmer Peruvian Tern
Nama Ilmiah Rynchops flavirostris Sternula lorata
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Endangered
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 66,4 cm (26.1 in) 34,7 cm (13.7 in)
Berat 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) 52,0 g (1.83 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-5 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

African Skimmer only

Peruvian Tern only

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

African Skimmer

Endangered

Peruvian Tern

About These Birds

African Skimmer

African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.

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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