Mediterranean Gull vs Mongolian Gull

Larus melanocephalus comparé à Larus mongolicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Mediterranean Gull Mongolian Gull
Nom scientifique Larus melanocephalus Larus mongolicus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated
Longueur
Envergure 60,5 cm (23.8 in)
Poids 282,5 g (9.96 oz) 1163,75 g (41.05 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Mediterranean Gull only

Mongolian Gull only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

Not Evaluated

Mongolian 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.

Mongolian Gull

Mongolian Gull, 55–65 cm, breeds at high-altitude lakes in Mongolia and winters on coasts of China, Korea, and Japan. Pale grey mantle, pink orbital ring, yellow bill. Recently recognised as a full species, split from the Herring Gull complex. Omnivore; forages at inland lakes and coastal estuaries.

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