Great Black-backed Gull vs Andean Gull

Larus marinus в сравнении с Larus serranus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Great Black-backed Gull Andean Gull
Научное название Larus marinus Larus serranus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Laridae Laridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 95,6 cm (37.6 in) 70,6 cm (27.8 in)
Масса 1678,3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) 478,0 g (16.86 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Great Black-backed Gull only

Andean Gull only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Great Black-backed Gull

Least Concern

Andean Gull

About These Birds

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. Partially migratory.

Andean Gull

Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.

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