Vega Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus vegae в сравнении с Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Vega Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus vegae | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Масса | 1231,75 g (43.45 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Vega Gull only
African Skimmer only
Нет
Охранный статус
Not Evaluated
Vega Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Vega Gull
Vega Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds in Siberia and winters on Pacific coasts from Japan to China. Formerly considered a subspecies of Herring Gull; slightly darker grey mantle, pink-fleshed orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at ports and forages along rocky coasts. Migratory; common in East Asian harbours in winter.
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.