Kelp Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus dominicanus comparé à Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Kelp Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus dominicanus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Poids | 955,8333333333334 g (33.72 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Kelp Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Kelp Gull
Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.