Black-headed Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus ridibundus comparé à Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-headed Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus ridibundus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Poids | 261,0 g (9.21 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-headed Gull only
African Skimmer only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-headed Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Black-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull, 38–44 cm, is one of Europe's commonest gulls, breeding across the Palearctic on wetlands and coasts. Chocolate-brown (not black) hood in summer, lost in winter leaving dark ear-spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, scavenges in cities, dips for invertebrates. Migratory.
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.