Atlantic White Tern vs Short-billed Gull
Gygis alba в сравнении с Larus brachyrhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Atlantic White Tern | Short-billed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gygis alba | Larus brachyrhynchus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Масса | 138,0 g (4.87 oz) | 395,0 g (13.93 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Atlantic White Tern only
Нет
Short-billed Gull only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Not Evaluated
Short-billed Gull
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.
Short-billed Gull
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.