Andean Gull vs White-fronted Tern

Larus serranus so với Sterna striata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Andean Gull White-fronted Tern
Tên Khoa Học Larus serranus Sterna striata
Bộ Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Họ Laridae Laridae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Near Threatened
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 70,6 cm (27.8 in) 54,8 cm (21.6 in)
Khối Lượng 478,0 g (16.86 oz) 131,5 g (4.64 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 1-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Andean Gull only

White-fronted Tern only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Andean Gull

Near Threatened

White-fronted Tern

About These Birds

Andean Gull

Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.

White-fronted Tern

White-fronted Tern, 35–43 cm, is New Zealand's most common tern, breeding on coastal and riverine sites throughout the islands. White forehead contrasts with black cap; orange-red bill. Piscivore; hovers and plunge-dives in coastal waters and off river mouths. Winters on Australian coasts.

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