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Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Photo by CharliePrice
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Field Notes

Description:

The Pacific Gull is a very large black-backed gull with a massive yellow bill, broadly tipped with scarlet. The upper wings and wingtips are wholly black with a narrow white inner trailing edge, the tail is white with a broad black band near the end. The legs are yellow to orange-yellow.

Habitat:

Coastal shoreline

Species ID Suggestions

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Discussing plans for the day no doubt. Often confused with the 'Kelp gull' in this part of the world.

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PublishedOctober 15, 2014

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