Caspian Gull vs Black-tailed Gull
Larus cachinnans compared with Larus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Caspian Gull | Black-tailed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus cachinnans | Larus crassirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.4 cm (33.6 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Caspian Gull
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
About These Birds
Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.
Black-tailed Gull
Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.