Lesser Black-backed Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus fuscus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Black-backed Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus fuscus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 82.4 cm (32.4 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 841.3333333333334 g (29.68 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Lesser Black-backed Gull only
Andean Gull only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 48–56 cm, breeds across Northern Europe and Iceland, undertaking one of the longest migrations of any large gull — to winter quarters in East Africa, India, and the Gulf. Slate-black mantle, yellow legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; increasingly winters in North America.
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.