Western Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus occidentalis в сравнении с Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Western Gull Aleutian Tern
Научное название Larus occidentalis Onychoprion aleuticus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина
Размах крыльев 79,5 cm (31.3 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Масса 957,5 g (33.77 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-5 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Western Gull only

Нет

Aleutian Tern only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Western Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Western Gull

Western Gull, 55–68 cm, is the dominant large gull on the US Pacific coast from Washington to Baja California. Dark-mantled with pink legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; breeds on offshore islands, scavenges at harbours and landfills. Non-migratory; resident along its breeding coast.

Aleutian Tern

Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.

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