Little Gull vs Heermann's Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus в сравнении с Larus heermanni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Little Gull | Heermann's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Hydrocoloeus minutus | Larus heermanni |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 43,8 cm (17.2 in) | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) |
| Масса | 114,08333333333333 g (4.02 oz) | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Little Gull
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
About These Birds
Little Gull
Little Gull, 25–30 cm, is the world's smallest gull, breeding in Eurasian wetlands and wintering on Atlantic coasts. Breeding adult has a full black hood; underwing is uniformly dark — unique among gulls. Feeds on insects over water in summer, small fish and invertebrates in winter.
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.