Common Gull vs Black-tailed Gull
Larus canus compared with Larus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Gull | Black-tailed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus canus | Larus crassirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 431.3333333333333 g (15.21 oz) | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Gull
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
About These Birds
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.
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.