| Species (N=6) | GC (%) | AT (%) | G (bases) | C (bases) | A (bases) | T (bases) | Maximum lifespan (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenaria interpres | 46.2 | 53.8 | 465 | 252 | 413 | 421 | 22.3 |
| Chroicocephalus ridibundus | 46.6 | 53.4 | 473 | 250 | 401 | 427 | 32.9 |
| Recurvirostra avosetta | 46.9 | 53.1 | 484 | 244 | 387 | 436 | 27.8 |
| Scolopax rusticola | 45.2 | 54.8 | 452 | 249 | 418 | 432 | 15.5 |
| Stercorarius maccormicki | 46.6 | 53.4 | 473 | 250 | 396 | 432 | 23.5 |
| Vanellus vanellus | 46.6 | 53.4 | 472 | 251 | 398 | 430 | 24.5 |