Brown-headed Gull vs Common Gull
Larus brunnicephalus compared with Larus canus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-headed Gull | Common Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus canus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) | 431.3333333333333 g (15.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Common Gull
About These Birds
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.
Common Gull
Common Gull, 40–46 cm, is a medium-sized gull breeding across boreal Europe and Asia, wintering on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Smaller and more dove-like than Herring Gull; yellow-green bill without red spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, forages on shorelines and playing fields. Partially migratory.