Kelp Gull vs African Skimmer
Larus dominicanus so với Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Kelp Gull | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Larus dominicanus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Laridae | Laridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) | 66,4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 955,8333333333334 g (33.72 oz) | 165,66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
Kelp Gull
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Kelp Gull
Kelp Gull, 54–65 cm, is the dominant large gull of the Southern Hemisphere, found on all sub-Antarctic and southern temperate coasts. Jet-black back, white body, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores, follows fishing boats, and preys on penguin eggs. Resident and sedentary.
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.