Arctic Tern vs European Herring Gull
Sterna paradisaea 对比 Larus argentatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Arctic Tern | European Herring Gull |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Sterna paradisaea | Larus argentatus |
| 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) | 86.2 cm (33.9 in) |
| 体重 | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) | 1110.0 g (39.15 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| 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.
European Herring Gull
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.
European Herring Gull
保护状况
Arctic Tern
European Herring Gull
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
European Herring Gull
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。
European Herring Gull
银鸥（约1.1公斤）是北大西洋最具代表性的鸥类，具有灰色翅膀、粉红色腿和黄色喙（下喙有红斑）。高度适应城市和沿海生境，以各类食物为食，包括废弃食物和小型猎物。无危；种群数量庞大，在某些地区被认为过多。