Mediterranean Gull vs West African Crested Tern
Larus melanocephalus so với Thalasseus albididorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Mediterranean Gull | West African Crested Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Larus melanocephalus | Thalasseus albididorsalis |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Laridae | Laridae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 60,5 cm (23.8 in) | — |
| Khối Lượng | 282,5 g (9.96 oz) | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Mediterranean Gull only
West African Crested Tern only
Không
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
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.