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Lesser Black Backed Gull

Larus Fuscus

Photo by Wild Things
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Field Notes

Description:

Usually seen in winter. The call is a "laughing" cry. Head, neck, underparts and tail pure white. Mantle blackish slaty grey. Legs Yellow or orangy yellow.

Habitat:

This species breeds colonially on coasts and lakes, making a lined nest on the ground or a cliff.

Notes:

Seen at Unbhat beach, very near to my last spotting.

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Comments (11)
Wild Things
Thanks Yogesh, that beach has become my favorite too. Thanks for guiding me there.
YogeshSave
Wow!!!!!!!! that is one my fevorite beach.
Wild Things
Edited my last spotting of this bird, removed the previous pic as it was not very clear. Uploaded pics from today's spotting.

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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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