Armenian Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus armenicus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Armenian Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus armenicus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 86.0 cm (33.9 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 864.1666666666666 g (30.48 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Armenian Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Armenian Gull
Armenian Gull, 52–62 cm, breeds at mountain lakes in Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, wintering on Mediterranean coasts. Dark grey mantle, reddish orbital ring, yellow bill with red and black spot. Omnivore; forages at high-altitude lakes in summer and Mediterranean harbours in winter.
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.