Mongolian Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus mongolicus в сравнении с Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mongolian Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus mongolicus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Масса | 1163,75 g (41.05 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Not Evaluated
Mongolian Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Mongolian Gull
Mongolian Gull, 55–65 cm, breeds at high-altitude lakes in Mongolia and winters on coasts of China, Korea, and Japan. Pale grey mantle, pink orbital ring, yellow bill. Recently recognised as a full species, split from the Herring Gull complex. Omnivore; forages at inland lakes and coastal estuaries.
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.