Slaty-backed Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus schistisagus compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus schistisagus | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 87.0 cm (34.3 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1280.5 g (45.17 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Slaty-backed Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Slaty-backed Gull
Slaty-backed Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds on coasts and cliffs of the Russian Far East, wintering south to Japan and occasionally the US Pacific coast. Dark slate-grey mantle, pink legs, 'string of pearls' white mirrors on outer wing. Omnivore; scavenges at fishing ports in East Asian harbours.
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.