Laughing Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus atricilla comparé à Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Laughing Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus atricilla | Larus melanocephalus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 59,7 cm (23.5 in) | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Poids | 307,3333333333333 g (10.84 oz) | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Laughing Gull only
Aucun(e)
Mediterranean Gull only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Laughing Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Laughing Gull
Laughing Gull, 36–41 cm, is a medium-sized gull of Atlantic and Caribbean coasts, with a distinctive laughing call. Breeding adult has a full black hood, dark red bill. Omnivore; follows fishing boats, scavenges at beaches, steals prey from Brown Pelicans. Migratory; winters to northern South America.
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.