Mediterranean Gull vs Yellow-billed Tern
Larus melanocephalus compared with Sternula superciliaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Gull | Yellow-billed Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus melanocephalus | Sternula superciliaris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Weight | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) | 47.800000000000004 g (1.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Mediterranean Gull only
Yellow-billed Tern only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-billed 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.
Yellow-billed Tern
Yellow-billed Tern, 22–24 cm, is a freshwater tern of the Amazon and Orinoco river systems in South America. Yellow bill and legs, grey back, black cap. Piscivore; hovers over rivers and lakes, diving for small fish. Resident year-round along major tropical waterways.