The lesser black-backed gull is a large gull that breeds on the Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Europe. It is migratory, wintering from the British Isles south to West Africa. However, it has increased
Larus fuscus taxbox
Eggs, collection Museum Wiesbaden
Lesser black-backed gull preying upon a feral pigeon
L. f. intermedius in flight, Sweden
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
Lesser black-backed gull
…Five subspecies are accepted: The lesser black-backed gull is smaller than the European herring gull. The taxonomy of the herring gull / lesser black-backed gull complex is complicated; different authorities recognise between two and eight species…
European herring gull vocalizing
Two L. a. argenteus individuals on the shore of Coumeenoole Bay, Ireland