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Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Photo by NicoleLook
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Species ID Suggestions

herring gull

Larus argentatus

Comments (3)

Birdlady: I took a closer look and I think you are absolutely right.
Herring Gulls have black wing tips. This bird does not. I suggest Glaucous-winged Gull, Larus glaucescens, which is very common in the area of your spotting. What do you think?
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PublishedAugust 5, 2011

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