Brown-headed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus brunnicephalus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-headed Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Brown-headed Gull only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.
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.