Audouin's Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus audouinii compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Audouin's Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus audouinii | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.9 cm (31.1 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 610.5 g (21.53 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Audouin's Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Audouin's Gull
Audouin's Gull, 44–48 cm, is a Near Threatened Mediterranean endemic, breeding mainly in the western basin. Coral-red bill with black and yellow band, grey mantle. Primarily piscivore; forages at sea at dusk for anchovies. Population recovered from 1,000 to over 20,000 pairs; now threatened by fishing bycatch.
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.