Birds
Larus melanocephalus

Mediterranean Gull

Mediterranean Gull

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1 week ago door Simeon
Spotted
A striking medium-sized gull with a pure black hood (in breeding plumage) and noticeably pale underwings. It has undergone a significant range expansion in recent decades.
Where to spot
Breeds across Europe, often inland near freshwater bodies, and winters extensively along European coasts, the Mediterranean, and parts of North Africa. Increasing numbers are observed elsewhere as vagrants.
How to spot
In breeding plumage, identify by the jet-black hood and broad, unmarked white wingtips. In non-breeding, look for a clean white head with a distinct dark ear spot and a broader black bill, often with a reddish base.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in many parts of its extended range. Breeding season is from spring to early summer.
Mediterranean gull / Zwartkopmeeuw
Larus melanocephalus
Mediterranean gull / Zwartkopmeeuw
Credits: Freddie H.
Larus melanocephalus
Credits: hans zwitzer
The Mediterranean Gull's pure black head and very pale underwings distinguish it strongly from the similar-looking Black-headed Gull, which has a chocolate-brown head and dark underwing tips.
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Last spotted
1 week ago door Simeon

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Simeon
Simeon
1 week ago
Mediterranean Gull
Elst, Gelderland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Anna
2 weeks ago
Mediterranean Gull
Zoetermeer, Zuid-Holland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Dirk van den Bosch
3 weeks ago
Mediterranean Gull
Loenhout, Antwerpen
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Daniel Proos
3 weeks ago
Mediterranean Gull
Den Helder, Noord-Holland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Eline Gardebroek
3 weeks ago
Mediterranean Gull
Den Helder, Noord-Holland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Jacco
1 month ago
Mediterranean Gull
Waspik, Noord-Brabant
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Sheila Palm
1 month ago
Mediterranean Gull
Elst, Gelderland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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Sarah
Sarah
1 month ago
Mediterranean Gull
Hattem, Gelderland
Spotted Mediterranean Gull
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