Silver Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus novaehollandiae compared with Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Silver Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus novaehollandiae | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Weight | 285.3333333333333 g (10.06 oz) | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Silver Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
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.
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.