Mediterranean Gull vs Pacific Gull

Larus melanocephalus comparé à Larus pacificus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Mediterranean Gull Pacific Gull
Nom scientifique Larus melanocephalus Larus pacificus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 60,5 cm (23.8 in) 88,8 cm (35.0 in)
Poids 282,5 g (9.96 oz) 1232,5 g (43.48 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-5 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Mediterranean Gull only

Pacific Gull only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

Least Concern

Pacific 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.

Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

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