Heermann's Gull vs Yellow-footed Gull
Larus heermanni comparé à Larus livens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Heermann's Gull | Yellow-footed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus heermanni | Larus livens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) | 80,7 cm (31.8 in) |
| Poids | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 1295,0 g (45.68 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-footed Gull
About These Birds
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.
Yellow-footed Gull
Yellow-footed Gull, 53–58 cm, has a very restricted range — endemic to the Gulf of California with post-breeding dispersal to Salton Sea. Yellow feet (unique among large western gulls), yellow bill with red spot. Piscivore and scavenger; forages on rocky shores. Resident; does not undertake long migrations.