Black-tailed Gull vs Yellow-legged Gull
Larus crassirostris compared with Larus michahellis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-tailed Gull | Yellow-legged Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus crassirostris | Larus michahellis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) | 84.6 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 1106.6666666666667 g (39.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-legged Gull
About These Birds
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.
Yellow-legged Gull
Yellow-legged Gull, 52–68 cm, is the large gull of Mediterranean and Atlantic Iberian coasts. Yellow legs distinguish it from the pink-legged Herring Gull; darker grey mantle. Omnivore; highly adaptable — increasing in urban areas and landfills across southern Europe and North Africa.