Mediterranean Gull vs Snowy-crowned Tern
Larus melanocephalus compared with Sterna trudeaui
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Gull | Snowy-crowned Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus melanocephalus | Sterna trudeaui |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) | 51.2 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) | 149.75 g (5.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Mediterranean Gull only
Snowy-crowned Tern only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Snowy-crowned Tern
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.
Snowy-crowned Tern
Snowy-crowned Tern, 33–35 cm, breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Argentina and Uruguay, wintering north to southern Brazil. White crown with black post-ocular mark (unlike a full black cap), yellow-tipped red bill. Coastal and estuarine piscivore; plunge-dives for small fish.