Mediterranean Gull vs Sabine's Gull
Larus melanocephalus comparé à Xema sabini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Mediterranean Gull | Sabine's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Larus melanocephalus | Xema sabini |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Laridae | Laridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 53,0 cm (20.9 in) |
| Poids | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 182,16666666666666 g (6.43 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Mediterranean Gull only
Sabine's Gull only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Sabine's 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.
Sabine's Gull
Sabine's Gull, 27–32 cm, is an elegant small gull breeding in Arctic tundra and wintering in the Humboldt and Benguela Current upwellings. Striking tricoloured wing pattern — dark primaries, grey secondaries, white inner wing. Long-distance migrant; crosses equator twice annually. Planktivore and piscivore.