Brown-headed Gull vs Caspian Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus cachinnans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Caspian Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus cachinnans |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 85,4 cm (33.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 1090,0 g (38.45 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Caspian Gull
About These Birds
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.
Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.