Larus canus
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Mass
~410 g
Habitat
Coastal areas
Diet
Omnivore
How to recognize it
Common Gull looks lighter and calmer than many other gulls. An adult has a grey back, white underparts, and a neat shape with long wings and a fairly slender bill.
It flies smoothly and quietly, often gliding over water or simply hanging in the air. Its voice is high, sharp, and piercing, especially in spring and when alarmed.
It uses rivers, lakes, marshes, sea coasts, and increasingly city spaces. It eats fish, small water animals, insects, and almost any available food, and many leave for milder areas in winter.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
Common Gull looks lighter and calmer than many other gulls. An adult has a grey back, white underparts, and a neat shape with long wings and a fairly slender bill.
It flies smoothly and quietly, often gliding over water or simply hanging in the air. Its voice is high, sharp, and piercing, especially in spring and when alarmed.
It uses rivers, lakes, marshes, sea coasts, and increasingly city spaces. It eats fish, small water animals, insects, and almost any available food, and many leave for milder areas in winter.
