Great Black-backed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Larus marinus в сравнении с Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Great Black-backed Gull | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus marinus | Larus melanocephalus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 95,6 cm (37.6 in) | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Масса | 1678,3333333333333 g (59.20 oz) | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Great Black-backed Gull only
Нет
Mediterranean Gull only
Нет
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Great Black-backed Gull
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull, 61–74 cm, wingspan 142–168 cm, is the world's largest gull, breeding along North Atlantic coasts. Jet-black mantle, white body, massive yellow bill. Dominant predator among seabirds; preys on seabird chicks, puffins, rabbits, as well as scavenging. 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.