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- Larus melanocephalus
Identification
Distribution
Europe, especially south and central Europe, wintering to north Africa.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species which is sometimes places in genus Ichthyaetus. In the past, Relict Gull was included in Mediterranean Gull.
Habitat
Estuarine saltmarshes, flooded fields and sparsely vegetated islands.
Behaviour
Vocalisation
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Listen in an external program
External Links
- Thread discussing the identification of Mediterranean Gull.[1]


