Brown-headed Gull vs Brown-hooded Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus maculipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Brown-hooded Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus maculipennis |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 364,5 g (12.86 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Brown-headed Gull only
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Brown-hooded Gull only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Brown-hooded 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.
Brown-hooded Gull
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.