Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

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Brief #

Adult has a white head, neck and underparts, dark grey wings and back, pink legs and yellow bill.

Synonyms #

  • Gavión atlántico (Spanish)
  • Gaivotón (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Great Black-backed Gull is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It is grayish-black on the wings and back, with conspicuous, contrasting white "mirrors" at the wing tips. The legs are pinkish, and the bill is yellow or yellow-pink with some orange or red near tip of lower bill.

Measurements #

Length: 64 - 78 cm
Wingspan: 1.5 - 1.75 m
Weight: 1 - 2 kg

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