Mediterranean Gull vs Bonaparte's Gull
Larus melanocephalus verglichen mit Larus philadelphia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Mediterranean Gull | Bonaparte's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus melanocephalus | Larus philadelphia |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 51,9 cm (20.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 204,575 g (7.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Mediterranean Gull only
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Bonaparte's Gull only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Bonaparte's 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.
Bonaparte's Gull
Bonaparte's Gull, 28–30 cm, is North America's smallest Larus gull, breeding in boreal forests near lakes and wintering on both coasts. Breeding adult has a black hood; underwing shows white triangular flash. Planktivore and piscivore; buoyant, tern-like flight. Migratory; forms large winter flocks.