American Herring Gull vs White-winged Tern
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Herring Gull
0.66 m
Human
1.75 m
White-winged Tern
0.24 m
| American Herring Gull | White-winged Tern | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–1.5 kg | 50–80 g |
| Length | 55–66 cm | 20–24 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.37–1.58 m | 63–67 cm |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–30 yrs | 8–12 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 2–4 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Lake, River, Wetland, Urban, Rocky Cliffs | Wetland, Lake, River, Grassland, Farmland, Coast |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |