Australian Gull-billed Tern vs Mediterranean Gull
Gelochelidon macrotarsa compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gull-billed Tern | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gelochelidon macrotarsa | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.1 cm (24.1 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 246.66666666666666 g (8.70 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Australian Gull-billed Tern only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Gull-billed Tern
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Australian Gull-billed Tern
Australian Gull-billed Tern, 38–42 cm, is a large, heavy-billed tern endemic to Australia, breeding in arid inland wetlands. Pale grey above, white below, with a robust black bill. Takes insects, small reptiles, and crabs rather than diving for fish. Nomadic in response to inland rainfall.
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.