Caspian Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus cachinnans compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Caspian Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus cachinnans | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.4 cm (33.6 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Caspian Gull
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.