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Greater Black-backed Gull

Larus Marinus

Photo by Tess J.
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Greater Black-backed Gull is the largest of the gull family, with a length from 28 to 31 inches and a wingspan of up to 5.7 feet.

Notes:

These guys are huge! Each one of the chicks is about the size of a small Common Seagull. These photos are from the Isle of May, in Scotland.

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