Short-billed Gull vs Brown-headed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus compared with Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-billed Gull | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brachyrhynchus | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Weight | 395.0 g (13.93 oz) | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Short-billed Gull
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Short-billed Gull
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. 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.