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Gulls, informally also known as seagulls, belong to the family Laridae, while terns belong to the family Sternidae. They both belong to the suborder Lari, which is part of the order Charadriiformes. Therefore they are related, but not the same. Terns tend to be smaller and they have shorter legs. Terns have long pointed wings, while the wings of the gulls are usually broader and rounder. The same goes for the beaks. The beaks of the terns are straight and sharp, while the beaks of the gulls are hooked. Terns dive into the water to catch a fish, while gulls float above the water. Terns usually avoid people, while gulls can be often seen in cities. Terns prefer to stick to their fish diet, while gulls will eat almost anything from fish to bread, biscuits, French fries and even garbage!
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Whats the difference between a seagull and a tern?
To my understanding, a tern is a seagull but a seagull is not necessarily a tern. (It's kind of how a square is a rectangle but a rectangle isn't always a square.) A tern is a subfamily of seagulls (as a beagle is a subfamily of dogs). This particular seagull is smaller than most, has a long forked tail, and thus flies more gracefully.
What is the cousin to a seagull called?
The cousin to a seagull is called a tern.
What bird resembles a seagull in appearance?
The tern is a bird that resembles a seagull in appearance.
What is a bird that looks like a seagull called?
A bird that looks like a seagull is called a tern.
What is a small seagull called?
A small gull can be called a Tern.
What is the difference between an arctic tern and a common tern?
The common tern has a blood red bill with a blake tip and the arctic tern has a dark crimson bill.
What is the Empire State Tern?
It is a shore bird, similar to a small seagull.
What is a bird that looks like a smaller version of a seagull called?
A bird that looks like a smaller version of a seagull is called a tern.
Is seagull meat poisonous?
no, why would it be. there's no reason why there's a difference between seagull meat and another birds flesh.
What is the difference between pro tern speaker and speaker pro term?
well there backwards buddy thats what i have to say
What bird is white looks like a seagull and has orange on its head?
This is a Tern. Three match your description but since you talk of a black plume, it is the Elegant Tern. Two others are similar- Royal and one other.
What tern describes the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts parts of an area?
The term that describes the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area is "relief." It provides a measure of the topographical variations within a specific region.
