Andean Gull vs Vega Gull
Larus serranus comparé à Larus vegae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andean Gull | Vega Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus serranus | Larus vegae |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) | — |
| Poids | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) | 1231,75 g (43.45 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andean Gull only
Aucun(e)
Vega Gull only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Andean Gull
Not Evaluated
Vega Gull
About These Birds
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.
Vega Gull
Vega Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds in Siberia and winters on Pacific coasts from Japan to China. Formerly considered a subspecies of Herring Gull; slightly darker grey mantle, pink-fleshed orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at ports and forages along rocky coasts. Migratory; common in East Asian harbours in winter.