Mediterranean Gull vs Cabot's Tern
Larus melanocephalus compared with Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Gull | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus melanocephalus | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) | 220.25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Not Evaluated
Cabot's 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.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.