Great Black-backed Gull
Also known as Larus marinus
species of bird
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The Great Black-backed Gull is a large seabird found across northern regions of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby coasts. It plays an important role in coastal ecosystems and is notable for being one of the largest gull species in the world.
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Species
Least Concerngreat black-backed gull
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyLaridae
Habitatmarine
via IUCN
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- Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus.jpg
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The great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) 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 northern Europe and northeastern North America. Southern populations are generally sedentary, while those breeding in the far north (northern Norway, northwest Russia) migrate farther south in winter. A few also move inland to large lakes and reservoirs. The adult has a white head, neck and underparts, dark blackish-grey wings and back, pink legs and the bill yellow with a red spot.
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