Pacific Gull vs Aleutian Tern

Larus pacificus в сравнении с Onychoprion aleuticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Pacific Gull Aleutian Tern
Научное название Larus pacificus Onychoprion aleuticus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина
Размах крыльев 88,8 cm (35.0 in) 52,4 cm (20.6 in)
Масса 1232,5 g (43.48 oz) 104,88 g (3.70 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Pacific Gull only

Нет

Aleutian Tern only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Pacific Gull

Vulnerable

Aleutian Tern

About These Birds

Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

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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