Mediterranean Gull vs Bonaparte's Gull
Larus melanocephalus в сравнении с Larus philadelphia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mediterranean Gull | Bonaparte's Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus melanocephalus | Larus philadelphia |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | 51,9 cm (20.4 in) |
| Масса | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 204,575 g (7.22 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Mediterranean Gull only
Нет
Bonaparte's Gull only
Нет
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Least Concern
Bonaparte'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.
Bonaparte's Gull
Bonaparte's Gull, 28–30 cm, is North America's smallest Larus gull, breeding in boreal forests near lakes and wintering on both coasts. Breeding adult has a black hood; underwing shows white triangular flash. Planktivore and piscivore; buoyant, tern-like flight. Migratory; forms large winter flocks.