Brown-headed Gull vs Kelp Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus dominicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Kelp Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus dominicanus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 955,8333333333334 g (33.72 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Kelp 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.
Kelp Gull
Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.