Brown-headed Gull vs Dolphin Gull
Larus brunnicephalus verglichen mit Larus scoresbii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Brown-headed Gull | Dolphin Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus scoresbii |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 64,6 cm (25.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 519,0 g (18.31 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Dolphin 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.
Dolphin Gull
Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.