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Herring gull

Larus argentatus

Photo by lisasz
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Description:

Mature Herring gulls white with light gray back and wings and black wing tips/white spots. Feet are pink or flesh colored. First year birds are brownish. I noted the difference in the markings on the bills.

Habitat:

Seashore. These are in a beach parking lot. Also seen around garbage dumpsters and garbage bins.

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