African Skimmer vs Peruvian Tern
Rynchops flavirostris 比較対象 Sternula lorata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Skimmer | Peruvian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Rynchops flavirostris | Sternula lorata |
| 目 | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| 科 | Laridae | Laridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Endangered |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) |
| 体重 | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 52.0 g (1.83 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
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.