Mediterranean Gull vs West African Crested Tern
Larus melanocephalus в сравнении с Thalasseus albididorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Mediterranean Gull | West African Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Larus melanocephalus | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Laridae | Laridae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | — |
| Масса | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Mediterranean Gull only
West African Crested Tern only
Нет
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
Not Evaluated
West African Crested 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.
West African Crested Tern
West African Crested Tern, 42–45 cm, breeds on Atlantic islands from Mauritania to Angola. Pale grey back, orange bill, black crest. Piscivore; forages along the rich upwelling zone off West Africa. Recently split from Lesser Crested Tern. Coastal and offshore forager in tropical waters.