Brown-headed Gull vs Hartlaub's Gull
Larus brunnicephalus compared with Larus hartlaubii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-headed Gull | Hartlaub's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus hartlaubii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) | 54.0 cm (21.3 in) |
| Weight | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Hartlaub's 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.
Hartlaub's Gull
Hartlaub's Gull, 38–40 cm, is endemic to the Benguela Current coast of Namibia and South Africa. White with grey mantle, dark red bill. Resident; forages on beaches, at harbours, and over cold upwelling waters for fish offal and marine invertebrates. Population stable but range restricted.