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Western Gull

Photo by Yasser
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Field Notes

Description:

White head with dark grey wings

Habitat:

Coastal

Notes:

Wasn't afraid of humans

Reference Links:

Western Gull

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Yasser
Thanks! Spotting updated. I finally learned what the red subterminal spot on their bill is for -- chicks peck it to stimulate feeding! Very interesting.
lori.tas
Most likely a Western gull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Gull

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Mission
California Coastal Wildlife Watch

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PublishedDecember 1, 2010

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