Whiskered Tern vs Mediterranean Gull
Chlidonias hybrida compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whiskered Tern | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias hybrida | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm (18.3 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 84.5 g (2.98 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Whiskered Tern
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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.