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Great black-backed gull

Larus marinus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

A juvenile is shown in the first two photos. In the third photo, an adult is seen on the right next to a double-crested cormorant. This is the largest gull in the world.

Habitat:

Oregon Inlet

Reference Links:

Great Black-backed Gull

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PublishedMarch 27, 2014

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