Caspian Tern vs Mediterranean Gull

Hydroprogne caspia مقارنةً بـ Larus melanocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Caspian Tern Mediterranean Gull
الاسم العلمي Hydroprogne caspia Larus melanocephalus
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 82,1 cm (32.3 in) 60,5 cm (23.8 in)
الوزن 656,0 g (23.14 oz) 282,5 g (9.96 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-4 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Caspian Tern only

بلا

Mediterranean Gull only

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Caspian Tern

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

About These Birds

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, 48–56 cm, wingspan 127–140 cm, with a massive blood-red bill. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Plunge-dives powerfully for large fish in coastal and freshwater habitats. Migratory; northern populations winter in the tropics. Loud, rasping call.

Mediterranean Gull

Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.

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