American Herring Gull vs Brown Pelican
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Herring Gull
0.66 m
Human
1.75 m
Brown Pelican
1.37 m
| American Herring Gull | Brown Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–1.5 kg | 2–5 kg |
| Length | 55–66 cm | 1–1.37 m |
| Wingspan | 1.37–1.58 m | 2–2.3 m |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–30 yrs | 10–43 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Lake, River, Wetland, Urban, Rocky Cliffs | Coast, Ocean, Mangrove, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | North America, South America |
| Family | Laridae | Pelecanidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Pelecaniformes |