Atlantic White Tern vs River Tern
Gygis alba comparado com Sterna aurantia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Atlantic White Tern | River Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gygis alba | Sterna aurantia |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | 52,4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Peso | 138,0 g (4.87 oz) | 187,5 g (6.61 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Vulnerable
River Tern
About These Birds
Atlantic White Tern
Atlantic White Tern: 28–33 cm, wingspan 76–87 cm, ethereally white seabird with blue-grey bill, blue orbital ring, and large dark eyes. Breeds on tropical Atlantic islands including Ascension and Saint Helena; related species widespread across the Indo-Pacific. Nests on bare branches with no nest material. Feeds on small fish near the surface.
River Tern
River Tern, 38–43 cm, is a large freshwater tern of South and Southeast Asia, found along major rivers from Pakistan to Thailand. Yellow-orange bill, grey back, black cap in breeding plumage. Piscivore; plunge-dives into clear river water. Near Threatened due to river sand-mining and disturbance.