Heermann's Gull vs South American Tern
Larus heermanni so với Sterna hirundinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Heermann's Gull | South American Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Larus heermanni | Sterna hirundinacea |
| 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) | 59,3 cm (23.3 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 190,25 g (6.71 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
South American 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.
South American Tern
South American Tern, 40–44 cm, is the largest South American tern, breeding from Peru around Cape Horn to southeastern Brazil. Red bill, grey mantle, black cap. Pelagic and coastal piscivore; strong plunge-diver. Movements poorly known; some populations may migrate north along both coasts.