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Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Largest species of gull in the world! Heavy bodied gull. White with a dark slate gray back and upperwings. Pinkish legs. Yellow bill with a red dot on the underside.

Habitat:

Beach facing Gardiners Bay. Cedar Point County Park, NY.

Reference Links:

Great Black-backed Gull, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornit…

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