Black-billed Gull vs Black-tailed Gull

Larus bulleri comparé à Larus crassirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Black-billed Gull Black-tailed Gull
Nom scientifique Larus bulleri Larus crassirostris
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 57,5 cm (22.6 in) 72,8 cm (28.7 in)
Poids 216,83333333333334 g (7.65 oz) 675,0 g (23.81 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Black-billed Gull only

Black-tailed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Black-billed Gull

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

About These Birds

Black-billed Gull

Black-billed Gull, 35–38 cm, is endemic to New Zealand, breeding on South Island braided riverbeds. All-white plumage with a slender black bill and black-tipped wings. Endangered; river modification and mammal predation depress breeding success. Insectivore and piscivore in river and coastal habitats.

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.

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