Arctic Tern vs Swallow-tailed Gull
Sterna paradisaea comparado com Creagrus furcatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Arctic Tern | Swallow-tailed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Sterna paradisaea | Creagrus furcatus |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 80,0 cm (31.5 in) | 81,8 cm (32.2 in) |
| Peso | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) | 695,0 g (24.52 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Arctic Tern only
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Arctic Tern
Breeds on coastal and tundra habitats. Spends most of its life at sea over the open ocean. Nests in colonies on beaches and rocky shores.
Song & Call Comparison
Arctic Tern
A sharp, grating 'kree-yah' alarm call. Also gives 'kik-kik-kik' near the nest. Highly aggressive vocally during the Arctic breeding season. Calls are harsh and insistent.
Swallow-tailed Gull
Geographic Range & Migration
Arctic Tern
Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Migrates to the Antarctic, experiencing two summers per year. Found on every ocean.
Swallow-tailed Gull
Estado de conservação
Arctic Tern
Swallow-tailed Gull
How to Tell Them Apart
Arctic Tern
Pale grey upperparts, white underparts with a black cap. Blood-red bill and short red legs. Deeply forked tail streamers. Winter adults lose the full black cap.
Slender, pointed, bright red bill
Swallow-tailed Gull
About These Birds
Arctic Tern
The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest known migration of any animal, traveling roughly 70,000 km annually from Arctic to Antarctic and back. Over its 30-year lifespan, it may fly the equivalent of three round trips to the Moon. This remarkable bird experiences more daylight than any other creature on Earth.
Swallow-tailed Gull
Gaivota-de-cauda-bifurcada (Creagrus furcatus) — A única gaivota do mundo com hábitos noturnos. Endémica das Ilhas Galápagos com uma pequena colônia nas Ilhas Malpelo. Plumagem branca e cinza com anel orbital vermelho característico. Olhos grandes adaptados à caça noturna de peixe e cefalópodes. Classifica-se como vulnerável.