Black-tailed Gull vs Mongolian Gull

Larus crassirostris comparé à Larus mongolicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Black-tailed Gull Mongolian Gull
Nom scientifique Larus crassirostris Larus mongolicus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated
Longueur
Envergure 72,8 cm (28.7 in)
Poids 675,0 g (23.81 oz) 1163,75 g (41.05 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Black-tailed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Mongolian Gull only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

Not Evaluated

Mongolian Gull

About These Birds

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.

Mongolian Gull

Mongolian Gull, 55–65 cm, breeds at high-altitude lakes in Mongolia and winters on coasts of China, Korea, and Japan. Pale grey mantle, pink orbital ring, yellow bill. Recently recognised as a full species, split from the Herring Gull complex. Omnivore; forages at inland lakes and coastal estuaries.

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