Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Mediterranean Gull

Scientific Name: 
Larus melanocephalus
Length: 
37 cm
Wingspan (mm): 
96 cm
Weight: 
320 g

Did You Know?

This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Mediterranean Gulls from nest destruction, killing or injuring but also disturbance while breeding.