Blue Noddy vs Mediterranean Gull
Anous ceruleus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Noddy | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anous ceruleus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 51.85 g (1.83 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue Noddy
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Blue Noddy
Blue Noddy is a tiny seabird, 25–28 cm, restricted to tropical Pacific atolls including Hawaii and Tuamotu. Pale blue-grey above, whitish below, with a distinctive pale cap. Piscivore; flutters low over lagoons picking prey from the surface. Near Threatened.
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.