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American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile seagull in its first cycle with brown and white markings.

Habitat:

Pacific coast at Oceanside beach

Notes:

Aka Smithsonian Gull

Reference Links:

American Herring Gull

Species ID Suggestions

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

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CoralAvery
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Comments (5)
Atul
welcome Cindy these juvenile gulls are at times very difficult to id because they almost have the same shades of brown and whites but this one was very clear and distinctive great pics anyways
CoralAvery
Atul suggested the ID to me with my spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6951279

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Southern California Wildlife
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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids

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PublishedAugust 23, 2011

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