Grey-headed Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus cirrocephalus в сравнении с Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Grey-headed Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus cirrocephalus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 63,8 cm (25.1 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Масса | 357,5 g (12.61 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Grey-headed Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Grey-headed Gull
Grey-headed Gull, 39–42 cm, breeds across sub-Saharan Africa and coastal South America. Pale grey hood in breeding plumage, red-orange bill and legs. Omnivore and piscivore; frequents large lakes, rivers, and coasts. Partially migratory, dispersing broadly outside breeding season.
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.