Silver Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus novaehollandiae compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Silver Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus novaehollandiae | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 285.3333333333333 g (10.06 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Silver Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Silver Gull
Silver Gull, 36–44 cm, is Australia's most familiar gull, present year-round on all coasts and increasingly inland. White body, grey mantle, red bill and legs. Opportunistic omnivore; thrives on human food waste and follows fishing boats. Expanding range inland as irrigation provides new habitat.
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.