Common Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus canus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus canus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 431.3333333333333 g (15.21 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Gull
Least Concern
Andean 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.
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.