Caspian Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus cachinnans в сравнении с Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Caspian Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus cachinnans | Larus melanocephalus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 85,4 cm (33.6 in) | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Масса | 1090,0 g (38.45 oz) | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Caspian Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.
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.