Brown-hooded Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus maculipennis comparado con Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Brown-hooded Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Larus maculipennis | Larus melanocephalus |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Laridae | Laridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Peso | 364,5 g (12.86 oz) | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Brown-hooded Gull only
Ninguno
Mediterranean Gull only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Brown-hooded Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Brown-hooded Gull
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.
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.