Andean Gull vs Little Tern
Larus serranus в сравнении с Sternula albifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Andean Gull | Little Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus serranus | Sternula albifrons |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Масса | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Andean Gull
Least Concern
Little Tern
About These Birds
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Little Tern
Little Tern is one of the world's smallest terns, 21–25 cm, breeding along coastlines and rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. White below, grey above, with a yellow bill tipped black and a white forehead patch. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish. Migratory; winters in tropical coasts.