Black-tailed Gull vs Pacific Gull

Larus crassirostris مقارنةً بـ Larus pacificus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Black-tailed Gull Pacific Gull
الاسم العلمي Larus crassirostris Larus pacificus
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 72,8 cm (28.7 in) 88,8 cm (35.0 in)
الوزن 675,0 g (23.81 oz) 1232,5 g (43.48 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Black-tailed Gull only

بلا

Pacific Gull only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

Least Concern

Pacific Gull

About These Birds

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.

Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

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