Mediterranean Gull vs Yellow-legged Gull
Larus melanocephalus compared with Larus michahellis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Gull | Yellow-legged Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus melanocephalus | Larus michahellis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) | 84.6 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) | 1106.6666666666667 g (39.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Mediterranean Gull only
Yellow-legged Gull only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-legged Gull
About These Birds
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.
Yellow-legged Gull
Yellow-legged Gull, 52–68 cm, is the large gull of Mediterranean and Atlantic Iberian coasts. Yellow legs distinguish it from the pink-legged Herring Gull; darker grey mantle. Omnivore; highly adaptable — increasing in urban areas and landfills across southern Europe and North Africa.