Armenian Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus armenicus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Armenian Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus armenicus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 86.0 cm (33.9 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 864.1666666666666 g (30.48 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Armenian Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Armenian Gull
Armenian Gull, 52–62 cm, breeds at mountain lakes in Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, wintering on Mediterranean coasts. Dark grey mantle, reddish orbital ring, yellow bill with red and black spot. Omnivore; forages at high-altitude lakes in summer and Mediterranean harbours in winter.
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.