Caspian Gull vs European Shag
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Caspian Gull
0.68 m
Human
1.75 m
European Shag
0.78 m
| Caspian Gull | European Shag | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.68–1.3 kg | 1.8–2.2 kg |
| Length | 56–68 cm | 68–78 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.38–1.55 m | 0.95–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–25 yrs | 12–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 27 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 2–4 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Lake, River, Urban, Farmland | Coast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Laridae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Suliformes |