Heermann's Gull vs Pacific Gull

Larus heermanni в сравнении с Larus pacificus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Heermann's Gull Pacific Gull
Научное название Larus heermanni Larus pacificus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 67,2 cm (26.5 in) 88,8 cm (35.0 in)
Масса 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) 1232,5 g (43.48 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Heermann's Gull only

Нет

Pacific Gull only

Нет

Охранный статус

Near Threatened

Heermann's Gull

Least Concern

Pacific 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.

Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

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