Dolphin Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus scoresbii compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dolphin Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus scoresbii | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 64.6 cm (25.4 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 519.0 g (18.31 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Dolphin Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Dolphin Gull
Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.
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.