Lesser Noddy vs Brown-headed Gull
Anous tenuirostris compared with Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Noddy | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anous tenuirostris | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Weight | 106.35 g (3.75 oz) | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Noddy
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Lesser Noddy
Lesser Noddy: 30–34 cm, smaller and darker than Brown Noddy with a whiter cap sharply demarcated from the dark body and a slender bill. Breeds colonially in mangroves and low bushes on islands of the tropical Indian Ocean and western Pacific. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates by dipping to sea surface. Wingspan 58–63 cm. Partly migratory.
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.