Arctic Tern vs Common Gull-billed Tern
Sterna paradisaea 对比 Gelochelidon nilotica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Arctic Tern | Common Gull-billed Tern |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Sterna paradisaea | Gelochelidon nilotica |
| 目 | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| 科 | Laridae | Laridae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 80.0 cm (31.5 in) | 61.6 cm (24.3 in) |
| 体重 | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) | 214.075 g (7.55 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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.
Common Gull-billed Tern
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.
Common Gull-billed Tern
保护状况
Arctic Tern
Common Gull-billed Tern
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
Common Gull-billed Tern
About These Birds
Arctic Tern
北极燕鸥进行所有动物中最长的迁徙，每年从北极繁殖地飞往南极越冬地，往返距离超过70,000公里。体型纤细，翼展约80厘米，全身主要为白色，具黑色头冠和红色喙。无危；繁殖于北极和亚北极海岸及岛屿，全球种群约200万只。
Common Gull-billed Tern
鸥嘴噪鸥（约250克）是一种翼展约90厘米的燕鸥，具有独特的粗短黑色喙。繁殖于各大洲的海岸、湖泊和盐沼，越冬于热带地区。通常不像其他燕鸥那样扎入水中捕鱼，而是捕食昆虫、蜥蜴和小型啮齿动物。无危；分布广泛但较为稀少。