Mediterranean Gull vs Western Gull
Larus melanocephalus verglichen mit Larus occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Mediterranean Gull | Western Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus melanocephalus | Larus occidentalis |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 79,5 cm (31.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 957,5 g (33.77 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Mediterranean Gull only
Western Gull only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Western 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.
Western Gull
Western Gull, 55–68 cm, is the dominant large gull on the US Pacific coast from Washington to Baja California. Dark-mantled with pink legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; breeds on offshore islands, scavenges at harbours and landfills. Non-migratory; resident along its breeding coast.