Heermann's Gull vs Least Tern
Larus heermanni so với Sternula antillarum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Heermann's Gull | Least Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Larus heermanni | Sternula antillarum |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Laridae | Laridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) | 33,0 cm (13.0 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 46,75 g (1.65 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Least Concern
Least Tern
About These Birds
Heermann's Gull
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.
Least Tern
Least Tern is North America's smallest tern, 22–24 cm, breeding on sandy beaches and river sandbars from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Endangered (interior subspecies). Yellow bill, white forehead, grey upperparts. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish in coastal and riverine habitats.