Caspian Tern vs Mediterranean Gull

Hydroprogne caspia comparé à Larus melanocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Caspian Tern Mediterranean Gull
Nom scientifique Hydroprogne caspia Larus melanocephalus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 82,1 cm (32.3 in) 60,5 cm (23.8 in)
Poids 656,0 g (23.14 oz) 282,5 g (9.96 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Caspian Tern only

Aucun(e)

Mediterranean Gull only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Caspian Tern

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

About These Birds

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, 48–56 cm, wingspan 127–140 cm, with a massive blood-red bill. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Plunge-dives powerfully for large fish in coastal and freshwater habitats. Migratory; northern populations winter in the tropics. Loud, rasping call.

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.

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