Mediterranean Gull vs White-fronted Tern

Larus melanocephalus в сравнении с Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Mediterranean Gull White-fronted Tern
Научное название Larus melanocephalus Sterna striata
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 60,5 cm (23.8 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
Масса 282,5 g (9.96 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-5 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Mediterranean Gull only

White-fronted Tern only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

Near Threatened

White-fronted Tern

About These Birds

Mediterranean Gull

Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.

White-fronted Tern

White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.

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