Slender-billed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus genei compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slender-billed Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus genei | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.2 cm (23.7 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 285.0 g (10.05 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Slender-billed Gull only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Slender-billed Gull
Slender-billed Gull, 37–40 cm, breeds in Mediterranean and Black Sea saltmarshes and lagoons, wintering on West African coasts. Distinctive long slender bill gives a front-heavy profile; white head lacking hood, pinkish-white underparts. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in shallow coastal waters.
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.