Mediterranean Gull vs Little Tern
Larus melanocephalus comparé à Sternula albifrons
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mediterranean Gull | Little Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus melanocephalus | Sternula albifrons |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Poids | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Mediterranean Gull only
Aucun(e)
Little Tern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Little Tern
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.
Little Tern
Little Tern is one of the world's smallest terns, 21–25 cm, breeding along coastlines and rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. White below, grey above, with a yellow bill tipped black and a white forehead patch. Hovers and plunge-dives for small fish. Migratory; winters in tropical coasts.