Audouin's Gull vs Brown-headed Gull
Larus audouinii verglichen mit Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Audouin's Gull | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus audouinii | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 78,9 cm (31.1 in) | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 610,5 g (21.53 oz) | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Audouin's Gull
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Audouin's Gull
Audouin's Gull, 44–48 cm, is a Near Threatened Mediterranean endemic, breeding mainly in the western basin. Coral-red bill with black and yellow band, grey mantle. Primarily piscivore; forages at sea at dusk for anchovies. Population recovered from 1,000 to over 20,000 pairs; now threatened by fishing bycatch.
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.