Black-tailed Gull vs Common Tern
Larus crassirostris в сравнении с Sterna hirundo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Black-tailed Gull | Common Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus crassirostris | Sterna hirundo |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 50,7 cm (20.0 in) |
| Масса | 675,0 g (23.81 oz) | 125,75 g (4.44 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
Least Concern
Common 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.
Common Tern
Common Tern, 31–35 cm, wingspan 77–98 cm, is among the most widespread seabirds, breeding across the Holarctic and wintering in the Southern Hemisphere. Grey back, white below, orange-red bill with dark tip, black cap. Plunge-dives for fish. One of the longest-distance migrants in the Northern Hemisphere.