Lesser Black-backed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus fuscus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Black-backed Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus fuscus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 82.4 cm (32.4 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 841.3333333333334 g (29.68 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Lesser Black-backed Gull only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 48–56 cm, breeds across Northern Europe and Iceland, undertaking one of the longest migrations of any large gull — to winter quarters in East Africa, India, and the Gulf. Slate-black mantle, yellow legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; increasingly winters in North America.
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.