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Black-headed gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Small gull, easily recognised by the black hood on its head. The eyes are black with white circles surrounding them and the beak is red. This is a migratory species - most of the population overwinters in southern parts of Europe while during summer months they are found all over the European continent.

Habitat:

Coastal areas - marshes, estuaries, beaches. Also commonly found in cities near the sea.

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