African Skimmer vs Damara Tern

Rynchops flavirostris в сравнении с Sternula balaenarum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Skimmer Damara Tern
Научное название Rynchops flavirostris Sternula balaenarum
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 66,4 cm (26.1 in) 33,9 cm (13.3 in)
Масса 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) 50,675 g (1.79 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-5 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Skimmer only

Нет

Damara Tern only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

African Skimmer

Least Concern

Damara 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.

Damara Tern

Damara Tern, 22–24 cm, is a Vulnerable tern endemic to the Namibian and South African coast. White below, grey above, with a black cap and yellow bill. Breeds sparsely on Namibian beaches; winters north to Gulf of Guinea. Highly sensitive to coastal development and off-road vehicles.

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