Caspian Gull vs Heermann's Gull
Larus cachinnans verglichen mit Larus heermanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Caspian Gull | Heermann's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus cachinnans | Larus heermanni |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 85,4 cm (33.6 in) | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 1090,0 g (38.45 oz) | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Caspian Gull
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
About These Birds
Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.
Heermann's Gull
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.