Mediterranean Gull

Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

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Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Mediterranean gull is a small gull. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle", and the specific melanocephalus is from melas, "black", and -kephalos "-headed".

Fun Fact

The scientific name is from Ancient Greek.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance