Arctic Tern vs Slaty-backed Gull
Sterna paradisaea so với Larus schistisagus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Arctic Tern | Slaty-backed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Sterna paradisaea | Larus schistisagus |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Laridae | Laridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 80,0 cm (31.5 in) | 87,0 cm (34.3 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) | 1280,5 g (45.17 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| Số Trứng | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| 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.
Slaty-backed 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.
Slaty-backed Gull
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Arctic Tern
Slaty-backed 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
Slaty-backed 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.
Slaty-backed Gull
Slaty-backed Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds on coasts and cliffs of the Russian Far East, wintering south to Japan and occasionally the US Pacific coast. Dark slate-grey mantle, pink legs, 'string of pearls' white mirrors on outer wing. Omnivore; scavenges at fishing ports in East Asian harbours.