Grey Noddy vs Brown-headed Gull
Anous albivittus compared with Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Noddy | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anous albivittus | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Weight | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Noddy
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Grey Noddy
Grey Noddy is a small tern-like seabird, 28–32 cm, found across the central and western Pacific on tropical oceanic islands. Pale grey overall with a white crown; nests colonially on ledges. Piscivore, plunge-dives for small fish near reef flats. Pelagic when not breeding.
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.