Atlantic White Tern vs California Gull
Gygis alba в сравнении с Larus californicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Atlantic White Tern | California Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gygis alba | Larus californicus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 50,4 cm (19.8 in) | 75,4 cm (29.7 in) |
| Масса | 138,0 g (4.87 oz) | 717,5 g (25.31 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Atlantic White Tern only
Нет
California Gull only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Least Concern
California 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.
California Gull
California Gull, 46–55 cm, breeds at inland lakes of western North America and winters on the Pacific coast. Yellow bill with red and black spot, greenish-yellow legs. Omnivore; famous for saving Utah crickets crops in 1848 — commemorated as Utah's state bird. Strongly migratory.