Heermann's Gull vs Sooty Gull
Larus heermanni в сравнении с Larus hemprichii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Heermann's Gull | Sooty Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus heermanni | Larus hemprichii |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 67,2 cm (26.5 in) | 68,2 cm (26.9 in) |
| Масса | 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 455,0 g (16.05 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Least Concern
Sooty Gull
About These Birds
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.
Sooty Gull
Sooty Gull, 43–47 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Sooty brown head and upper breast in breeding plumage, dark greenish bill with red and yellow tip. Omnivore; scavenges fish offal at ports and forages along rocky shores. Resident throughout year on breeding coasts.