Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gannet vs Temminck's Stint

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Gannet

Gannet

1 m

Human

1.75 m

Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint

0.15 m

GannetTemminck's Stint
Weight2.3–3.6 kg18–30 g
Length0.87–1 m13–15 cm
Wingspan1.65–1.8 m34–37 cm
Top Speed100 km/h55 km/h
Lifespan16–37 yrs3–8 yrs
Incubation44 days21 days
Offspring1–1 3–4
DietPiscivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsWetland, Tundra, Coast, Lake, River
RegionsNordics, Europe, North America, AntarcticaNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilySulidaeScolopacidae
OrderSuliformesCharadriiformes