Armenian Gull vs Heermann's Gull
Larus armenicus verglichen mit Larus heermanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Armenian Gull | Heermann's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus armenicus | Larus heermanni |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 86,0 cm (33.9 in) | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 864,1666666666666 g (30.48 oz) | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Armenian Gull
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
About These Birds
Armenian Gull
Armenian Gull, 52–62 cm, breeds at mountain lakes in Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, wintering on Mediterranean coasts. Dark grey mantle, reddish orbital ring, yellow bill with red and black spot. Omnivore; forages at high-altitude lakes in summer and Mediterranean harbours in winter.
Heermann's Gull
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.