Mediterranean Gull vs Black-headed Gull
Larus melanocephalus verglichen mit Larus ridibundus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Mediterranean Gull | Black-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Larus melanocephalus | Larus ridibundus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Laridae | Laridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 261,0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Mediterranean Gull only
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Black-headed Gull only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
Black-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull, 38–44 cm, is one of Europe's commonest gulls, breeding across the Palearctic on wetlands and coasts. Chocolate-brown (not black) hood in summer, lost in winter leaving dark ear-spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, scavenges in cities, dips for invertebrates. Migratory.