Brown-headed Gull vs Lava Gull
Larus brunnicephalus comparé à Larus fuliginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Brown-headed Gull | Lava Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus fuliginosus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 66,8 cm (26.3 in) | 68,2 cm (26.9 in) |
| Poids | 584,0 g (20.60 oz) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Vulnerable
Lava 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.
Lava Gull
Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.