Black-tailed Gull vs Slaty-backed Gull

Larus crassirostris в сравнении с Larus schistisagus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Black-tailed Gull Slaty-backed Gull
Научное название Larus crassirostris Larus schistisagus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 72,8 cm (28.7 in) 87,0 cm (34.3 in)
Масса 675,0 g (23.81 oz) 1280,5 g (45.17 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Black-tailed Gull only

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Slaty-backed Gull only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

Least Concern

Slaty-backed Gull

About These Birds

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds on coasts and cliffs of the Russian Far East, wintering south to Japan and occasionally the US Pacific coast. Dark slate-grey mantle, pink legs, 'string of pearls' white mirrors on outer wing. Omnivore; scavenges at fishing ports in East Asian harbours.

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