Mediterranean Gull vs Silver Gull

Larus melanocephalus comparé à Larus novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Mediterranean Gull Silver Gull
Nom scientifique Larus melanocephalus Larus novaehollandiae
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 60,5 cm (23.8 in) 55,5 cm (21.9 in)
Poids 282,5 g (9.96 oz) 285,3333333333333 g (10.06 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-5 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Mediterranean Gull only

Silver Gull only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

Least Concern

Silver 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.

Silver Gull

Silver Gull, 36–44 cm, is Australia's most familiar gull, present year-round on all coasts and increasingly inland. White body, grey mantle, red bill and legs. Opportunistic omnivore; thrives on human food waste and follows fishing boats. Expanding range inland as irrigation provides new habitat.

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