Andean Gull vs Elegant Tern
Larus serranus so với Thalasseus elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Andean Gull | Elegant Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Larus serranus | Thalasseus elegans |
| 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) | 59,3 cm (23.3 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) | 236,16666666666666 g (8.33 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
Andean Gull
Near Threatened
Elegant 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.
Elegant Tern
Elegant Tern, 39–43 cm, breeds in a few large colonies on islands off Baja California and winters along Pacific coasts of South America. Long, drooping orange bill, shaggy black crest. Piscivore; dependent on Northern Anchovy and Pacific Sardine. Near Threatened; highly colonial breeder.