Slaty-backed Gull vs Andean Gull

Larus schistisagus comparé à Larus serranus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Slaty-backed Gull Andean Gull
Nom scientifique Larus schistisagus Larus serranus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 87,0 cm (34.3 in) 70,6 cm (27.8 in)
Poids 1280,5 g (45.17 oz) 478,0 g (16.86 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Slaty-backed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Andean Gull only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Slaty-backed Gull

Least Concern

Andean Gull

About These Birds

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds on coasts and cliffs of the Russian Far East, wintering south to Japan and occasionally the US Pacific coast. Dark slate-grey mantle, pink legs, 'string of pearls' white mirrors on outer wing. Omnivore; scavenges at fishing ports in East Asian harbours.

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.

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