Brown-headed Gull vs Grey-headed Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus cirrocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Grey-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus cirrocephalus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 63,8 cm (25.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 357,5 g (12.61 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Gull
Grey-headed Gull, 39–42 cm, breeds across sub-Saharan Africa and coastal South America. Pale grey hood in breeding plumage, red-orange bill and legs. Omnivore and piscivore; frequents large lakes, rivers, and coasts. Partially migratory, dispersing broadly outside breeding season.