European herring gull
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The European herring gull or simply herring gull is a large gull, up to 66 cm long. It breeds throughout the northern and western coasts of Europe. Some European herring gulls, especially those reside
European herring gull vocalizing
Two L. a. argenteus individuals on the shore of Coumeenoole Bay, Ireland
Juvenile, Portugal
First winter plumage
Great black-backed gull
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The great black-backed gull is the largest member of the gull and tern family Laridae. It is a very aggressive hunter, pirate and scavenger which breeds on the North Atlantic coasts and islands of nor
European herring gull
…The chicks hatch with their eyes open, covered with fluffy down, and they are able to walk around within hours. Breeding colonies are preyed upon by great black-backed gulls, harriers, corvids and herons. Juveniles use their beaks to peck at the red spot on the beaks of adults to indicate hunger. Parents then typically…
Great Black backed Gull Larus marinus
Adult Larus marinus with fish, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, United States
First winter
Second winter