- 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
Bird Song
<flashmp3>Larus melanocephalus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
External Links
- Thread discussing the identification of Mediterranean Gull.[1]


