Black-tailed Gull vs South American Tern
Larus crassirostris в сравнении с Sterna hirundinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Black-tailed Gull | South American Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus crassirostris | Sterna hirundinacea |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 59,3 cm (23.3 in) |
| Масса | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 190,25 g (6.71 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
Least Concern
South American Tern
About These Birds
Black-tailed Gull
Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.
South American Tern
South American Tern, 40–44 cm, is the largest South American tern, breeding from Peru around Cape Horn to southeastern Brazil. Red bill, grey mantle, black cap. Pelagic and coastal piscivore; strong plunge-diver. Movements poorly known; some populations may migrate north along both coasts.