Relict Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus relictus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Relict Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus relictus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.0 cm (26.4 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 516.75 g (18.23 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Relict Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Relict Gull
Relict Gull, 44–46 cm, is a Vulnerable species breeding on remote saline lakes in Mongolia and northern China. Black hood with white eye-crescents, red bill, red legs. Very poorly known outside breeding season; winters on Yellow Sea coasts. Threatened by drought and wetland degradation.
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.