Mediterranean Gull vs Yellow-billed Tern
Larus melanocephalus comparé à Sternula superciliaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mediterranean Gull | Yellow-billed Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus melanocephalus | Sternula superciliaris |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 33,8 cm (13.3 in) |
| Poids | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 47,800000000000004 g (1.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Mediterranean Gull only
Yellow-billed Tern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Yellow-billed 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.
Yellow-billed Tern
Yellow-billed Tern, 22–24 cm, is a freshwater tern of the Amazon and Orinoco river systems in South America. Yellow bill and legs, grey back, black cap. Piscivore; hovers over rivers and lakes, diving for small fish. Resident year-round along major tropical waterways.