African Skimmer vs White-fronted Tern
Rynchops flavirostris в сравнении с Sterna striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Skimmer | White-fronted Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Rynchops flavirostris | Sterna striata |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) | 54,8 cm (21.6 in) |
| Масса | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 131,5 g (4.64 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Skimmer
Near Threatened
White-fronted Tern
About These Birds
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.
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.