Mediterranean Gull
Larus melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.5 cm and a weight of 282.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.5 cm | 23.8 in |
| Weight | 282.5 g | 9.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus melanocephalus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family