Mediterranean Gull vs Roseate Tern

Larus melanocephalus comparé à Sterna dougallii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Mediterranean Gull Roseate Tern
Nom scientifique Larus melanocephalus Sterna dougallii
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Laridae Laridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 60,5 cm (23.8 in) 44,8 cm (17.6 in)
Poids 282,5 g (9.96 oz) 114,33333333333333 g (4.03 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-5 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Mediterranean Gull only

Roseate Tern only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Mediterranean Gull

Least Concern

Roseate 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.

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern, 33–36 cm, is a globally distributed but declining species, breeding on both sides of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Nearly white with a rosy flush to breast in spring, very long tail streamers, and mostly black bill. Plunge-dives for small fish. Endangered in parts of range.

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