African Skimmer vs South American Tern
Rynchops flavirostris 比較対象 Sterna hirundinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Skimmer | South American Tern |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Rynchops flavirostris | Sterna hirundinacea |
| 目 | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| 科 | Laridae | Laridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) | 59.3 cm (23.3 in) |
| 体重 | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 190.25 g (6.71 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Least Concern
African Skimmer
Least Concern
South American 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.
South American Tern
South American Tern, 40–44 cm, is the largest South American tern, breeding from Peru around Cape Horn to southeastern Brazil. Red bill, grey mantle, black cap. Pelagic and coastal piscivore; strong plunge-diver. Movements poorly known; some populations may migrate north along both coasts.