About the Mediterranean Gull
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".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Ichthyaetus melanocephalus |
| Species Codes | medgul1, MEGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mediterranean Gull belong to?
The Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Mediterranean Gull?
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\"....
Where can I report a Mediterranean Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Mediterranean Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code medgul1, or on iNaturalist.
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