American Herring Gull vs White Stork
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
White Stork
1.25 m
| American Herring Gull | White Stork | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–1.5 kg | 2.3–4.5 kg |
| Length | 55–66 cm | 1–1.15 m |
| Height | – | 1–1.25 m |
| Wingspan | 1.37–1.58 m | 1.95–2.15 m |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 75 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–30 yrs | 15–35 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 33 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Lake, River, Wetland, Urban, Rocky Cliffs | Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, River, Lake, Woodland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Laridae | Ciconiidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Ciconiiformes |