Heermann's Gull vs Vega Gull
Larus heermanni مقارنةً بـ Larus vegae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Heermann's Gull | Vega Gull |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Larus heermanni | Larus vegae |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| الفصيلة | Laridae | Laridae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) | — |
| الوزن | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 1231,75 g (43.45 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Not Evaluated
Vega 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.
Vega Gull
Vega Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds in Siberia and winters on Pacific coasts from Japan to China. Formerly considered a subspecies of Herring Gull; slightly darker grey mantle, pink-fleshed orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at ports and forages along rocky coasts. Migratory; common in East Asian harbours in winter.