Caspian Tern vs Sandwich Tern
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Caspian Tern
0.56 m
Human
1.75 m
Sandwich Tern
0.43 m
| Caspian Tern | Sandwich Tern | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.53–0.78 kg | 0.18–0.3 kg |
| Length | 48–56 cm | 37–43 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.3–1.45 m | 0.95–1.05 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–30 yrs | 12–25 yrs |
| Incubation | 26 days | 23 days |
| Offspring | 1–3 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Lake, River, Ocean | Coast, Ocean, Wetland, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |