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
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.