Great Black-backed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus marinus compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Black-backed Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus marinus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 95.6 cm (37.6 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 1678.3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Great Black-backed Gull only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great Black-backed Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. Partially migratory.
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.