Glaucous-winged Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus glaucescens compared with Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Glaucous-winged Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus glaucescens | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 82.4 cm (32.4 in) | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Weight | 1095.0166666666667 g (38.63 oz) | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Glaucous-winged Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Glaucous-winged Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull, 56–68 cm, is the common large gull of the North Pacific from Alaska to California. Distinctive pale grey wing tips (not black) give a uniform grey appearance. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and at harbours. Hybridises with Western, Herring, and Glaucous Gulls.
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.