Black Tern vs Little Tern
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black Tern
0.26 m
Human
1.75 m
Little Tern
0.24 m
| Black Tern | Little Tern | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50–70 g | 42–63 g |
| Length | 22–26 cm | 22–24 cm |
| Wingspan | 64–68 cm | 48–55 cm |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–12 yrs | 10–21 yrs |
| Incubation | 21 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 2–4 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast, Farmland | Coast, Wetland, River, Lake, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, North America, South America | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |