Heermann's Gull vs Ross's Gull

Larus heermanni comparé à Rhodostethia rosea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Heermann's Gull Ross's Gull
Nom scientifique Larus heermanni Rhodostethia rosea
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 67,2 cm (26.5 in) 50,2 cm (19.8 in)
Poids 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) 185,0 g (6.53 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Heermann's Gull only

Aucun(e)

Ross's Gull only

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

Least Concern

Ross's 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.

Ross's Gull

Ross's Gull, 29–32 cm, is a delicate Arctic gull breeding in Siberian tundra, with its winter range largely unknown — possibly far out in the pack ice. Rosy flush to underparts in breeding plumage; wedge-shaped tail; black neck ring. Feeds on invertebrates and small fish along ice edges.

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