Marine & Freshwater Environmental Education
Wings: Terns have long-pointed wings while gulls have broad wings.
Beaks: Terns have sharp bills while gulls have hooked beaks.
Body size: Terns are smaller.
Predatory practice: Terns dive to water to grab fish while gulls float on water to pick up prey.
Tern (l), Gull (r)
Image (c) cheasapeakebay.net (tern), wikipedia.com (gull)
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