Heermann's Gull vs Pacific Gull

Larus heermanni مقارنةً بـ Larus pacificus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Heermann's Gull Pacific Gull
الاسم العلمي Larus heermanni Larus pacificus
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Near Threatened Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 67,2 cm (26.5 in) 88,8 cm (35.0 in)
الوزن 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) 1232,5 g (43.48 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 1-2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Heermann's Gull only

بلا

Pacific Gull only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

Least Concern

Pacific Gull

About These Birds

Heermann's Gull

Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.

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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family