Pacific Gull vs Andean Gull
Larus pacificus в сравнении с Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Pacific Gull | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus pacificus | Larus serranus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 88,8 cm (35.0 in) | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Масса | 1232,5 g (43.48 oz) | 478,0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Pacific Gull
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
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.
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.