Brown-headed Gull vs Yellow-footed Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus livens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Yellow-footed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus livens |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 80,7 cm (31.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 1295,0 g (45.68 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-footed 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.
Yellow-footed Gull
Yellow-footed Gull, 53–58 cm, has a very restricted range — endemic to the Gulf of California with post-breeding dispersal to Salton Sea. Yellow feet (unique among large western gulls), yellow bill with red spot. Piscivore and scavenger; forages on rocky shores. Resident; does not undertake long migrations.