Great Black-backed Gull vs Mediterranean Gull
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Great Black-backed Gull
0.79 m
Human
1.75 m
Mediterranean Gull
0.4 m
| Great Black-backed Gull | Mediterranean Gull | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1–2.2 kg | 0.22–0.35 kg |
| Length | 64–79 cm | 36–40 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.5–1.7 m | 0.92–1.03 m |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–27 yrs | 8–24 yrs |
| Incubation | 27 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 2–4 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs, Wetland, Urban | Coast, Wetland, Lake, Ocean, Farmland, Urban |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |