Armenian Gull vs Heermann's Gull
Larus armenicus comparé à Larus heermanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Armenian Gull | Heermann's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus armenicus | Larus heermanni |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 86,0 cm (33.9 in) | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) |
| Poids | 864,1666666666666 g (30.48 oz) | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Armenian Gull
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
About These Birds
Armenian Gull
Armenian Gull, 52–62 cm, breeds at mountain lakes in Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, wintering on Mediterranean coasts. Dark grey mantle, reddish orbital ring, yellow bill with red and black spot. Omnivore; forages at high-altitude lakes in summer and Mediterranean harbours in winter.
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.