Dolphin Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus scoresbii в сравнении с Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Dolphin Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus scoresbii | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 64,6 cm (25.4 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Масса | 519,0 g (18.31 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Dolphin Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Dolphin Gull
Dolphin Gull, 42–45 cm, is restricted to the coasts of southern South America, the Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego. Adults have a blood-red bill and legs; plumage varies from grey to brownish with age. Scavenges on marine mammal placentas, carrion, and penguin colonies. Resident.
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.