Mongolian Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus mongolicus comparé à Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mongolian Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus mongolicus | Larus serranus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Poids | 1163,75 g (41.05 oz) | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
Mongolian Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
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.
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.