Great Black-backed Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus marinus в сравнении с Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Great Black-backed Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus marinus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 95,6 cm (37.6 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Масса | 1678,3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Great Black-backed Gull only
African Skimmer only
Нет
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Great Black-backed Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
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.
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.