Franklin's Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus pipixcan compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Franklin's Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus pipixcan | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.9 cm (22.0 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 279.8333333333333 g (9.87 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Franklin's Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Franklin's Gull
Franklin's Gull, 32–36 cm, makes one of the longest overland migrations of any gull, breeding on prairie marshes of North America and wintering on Pacific coasts of South America — a journey of 12,000+ km. Rosy-flushed underparts in spring; black hood with distinctive white eye-crescents. Insectivore.
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.