Mediterranean Gull vs West African Crested Tern
Larus melanocephalus comparé à Thalasseus albididorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mediterranean Gull | West African Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus melanocephalus | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
| 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) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Mediterranean Gull only
West African Crested Tern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Not Evaluated
West African Crested 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.
West African Crested Tern
West African Crested Tern, 42–45 cm, breeds on Atlantic islands from Mauritania to Angola. Pale grey back, orange bill, black crest. Piscivore; forages along the rich upwelling zone off West Africa. Recently split from Lesser Crested Tern. Coastal and offshore forager in tropical waters.