Kelp Gull vs Heermann's Gull

Larus dominicanus dibandingkan dengan Larus heermanni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Kelp Gull Heermann's Gull
Nama Ilmiah Larus dominicanus Larus heermanni
Ordo Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famili Laridae Laridae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Near Threatened
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 80,4 cm (31.7 in) 67,2 cm (26.5 in)
Berat 955,8333333333334 g (33.72 oz) 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Kelp Gull only

Heermann's Gull only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Kelp Gull

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

About These Birds

Kelp Gull

Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.

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.

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