Black-billed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull

Larus bulleri comparé à Larus melanocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Black-billed Gull Mediterranean Gull
Nom scientifique Larus bulleri Larus melanocephalus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 57,5 cm (22.6 in) 60,5 cm (23.8 in)
Poids 216,83333333333334 g (7.65 oz) 282,5 g (9.96 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Black-billed Gull only

Aucun(e)

Mediterranean Gull only

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Black-billed Gull

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

About These Birds

Black-billed Gull

Black-billed Gull, 35–38 cm, is endemic to New Zealand, breeding on South Island braided riverbeds. All-white plumage with a slender black bill and black-tipped wings. Endangered; river modification and mammal predation depress breeding success. Insectivore and piscivore in river and coastal habitats.

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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