Black-legged Kittiwake vs Caspian Tern
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black-legged Kittiwake
0.41 m
Human
1.75 m
Caspian Tern
0.56 m
| Black-legged Kittiwake | Caspian Tern | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.305–0.525 kg | 0.53–0.78 kg |
| Length | 37–41 cm | 48–56 cm |
| Wingspan | 0.95–1.05 m | 1.3–1.45 m |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–26 yrs | 12–30 yrs |
| Incubation | 27 days | 26 days |
| Offspring | 1–3 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast, Rocky Cliffs | Coast, Wetland, Lake, River, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |