American Herring Gull vs Double-crested Cormorant
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

Double-crested Cormorant
0.9 m
| American Herring Gull | Double-crested Cormorant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8β1.5 kg | 1.2β2.5 kg |
| Length | 55β66 cm | 70β90 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.37β1.58 m | 1.14β1.23 m |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10β30 yrs | 6β22 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 2β3 | 1β7 |
| 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, Lake, River, Wetland, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | North America |
| Family | Laridae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Suliformes |