Arctic Tern vs Short-billed Gull
Sterna paradisaea so với Larus brachyrhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Arctic Tern | Short-billed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Sterna paradisaea | Larus brachyrhynchus |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Laridae | Laridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Chiều Dài | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 80,0 cm (31.5 in) | — |
| Khối Lượng | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) | 395,0 g (13.93 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| Số Trứng | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Arctic Tern
Breeds on coastal and tundra habitats. Spends most of its life at sea over the open ocean. Nests in colonies on beaches and rocky shores.
Song & Call Comparison
Arctic Tern
A sharp, grating 'kree-yah' alarm call. Also gives 'kik-kik-kik' near the nest. Highly aggressive vocally during the Arctic breeding season. Calls are harsh and insistent.
Short-billed Gull
Geographic Range & Migration
Arctic Tern
Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Migrates to the Antarctic, experiencing two summers per year. Found on every ocean.
Short-billed Gull
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Arctic Tern
Short-billed Gull
How to Tell Them Apart
Arctic Tern
Pale grey upperparts, white underparts with a black cap. Blood-red bill and short red legs. Deeply forked tail streamers. Winter adults lose the full black cap.
Slender, pointed, bright red bill
Short-billed Gull
About These Birds
Arctic Tern
The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest known migration of any animal, traveling roughly 70,000 km annually from Arctic to Antarctic and back. Over its 30-year lifespan, it may fly the equivalent of three round trips to the Moon. This remarkable bird experiences more daylight than any other creature on Earth.
Short-billed Gull
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.