Brown-headed Gull vs Relict Gull
Larus brunnicephalus compared with Larus relictus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-headed Gull | Relict Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus relictus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) | 67.0 cm (26.4 in) |
| Weight | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) | 516.75 g (18.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Vulnerable
Relict 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.
Relict Gull
Relict Gull, 44–46 cm, is a Vulnerable species breeding on remote saline lakes in Mongolia and northern China. Black hood with white eye-crescents, red bill, red legs. Very poorly known outside breeding season; winters on Yellow Sea coasts. Threatened by drought and wetland degradation.