Black-fronted Tern vs Mediterranean Gull
Chlidonias albostriatus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Tern | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias albostriatus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm (18.9 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 93.0 g (3.28 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-fronted Tern only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black-fronted Tern
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Black-fronted Tern
Black-fronted Tern, 27–30 cm, is Endemic and Near Threatened, breeding on South Island New Zealand river shingle beds. Orange bill, blue-grey body, black cap; juveniles brownish. Piscivore and insectivore; hovers and dips over braided rivers. Winters on nearby North Island and Australian coasts.
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.