Yellow-legged Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus michahellis compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus michahellis | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 84.6 cm (33.3 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1106.6666666666667 g (39.04 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-legged Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
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.
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.