Pallas's Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus ichthyaetus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pallas's Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus ichthyaetus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.2 cm (37.1 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1413.3333333333333 g (49.85 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pallas's Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Pallas's Gull
Pallas's Gull, 57–61 cm, is the world's largest hooded gull, breeding on Central Asian lakes and wintering in the Indian Ocean. Massive yellow bill with orange tip, black hood with white eye-crescents. Piscivore; plunge-dives and pirates food from other seabirds. 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.