African Skimmer vs Cabot's Tern
Rynchops flavirostris в сравнении с Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Skimmer | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Rynchops flavirostris | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) | — |
| Масса | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) | 220,25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Skimmer
Not Evaluated
Cabot's 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.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.