American Herring Gull vs Chimney Swift
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
Chimney Swift
0.14 m
| American Herring Gull | Chimney Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–1.5 kg | 17–30 g |
| Length | 55–66 cm | 12–14 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.37–1.58 m | 27–30 cm |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–30 yrs | 4–14 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 3–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Lake, River, Wetland, Urban, Rocky Cliffs | Urban, Forest, Woodland, Farmland, River |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | North America, South America |
| Family | Laridae | Apodidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Apodiformes |