Brown-headed Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus brunnicephalus comparado con Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Brown-headed Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus serranus |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Peso | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.