California Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus californicus в сравнении с Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | California Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus californicus | Larus serranus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 75,4 cm (29.7 in) | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Масса | 717,5 g (25.31 oz) | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
California Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
California Gull
California Gull, 46–55 cm, breeds at inland lakes of western North America and winters on the Pacific coast. Yellow bill with red and black spot, greenish-yellow legs. Omnivore; famous for saving Utah crickets crops in 1848 — commemorated as Utah's state bird. Strongly migratory.
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.