White-eyed Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus leucophthalmus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eyed Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus leucophthalmus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.4 cm (25.4 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 343.3333333333333 g (12.11 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-eyed Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
White-eyed Gull
White-eyed Gull, 39–43 cm, is restricted to the Red Sea and adjacent Aden Gulf. Slender black bill, black hood, yellow-green eye-ring. Piscivore; forages in rocky coastal waters and at fishing harbours. Small range concentrated in politically sensitive areas; Near Threatened. Resident year-round.
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.