The Herring Gull is the archetypal large gull of the Northern Hemisphere — a pale gray-backed, pink-legged bird with a yellow bill sporting a red spot the chicks peck to stimulate feeding. It takes four years to attain adult plumage, passing through confusing intermediate stages. It has learned to drop hard-shelled prey from height to crack them open on hard surfaces.
Habitat
Coastal waters, large lakes, landfills, and urban areas
Diet
Fish, invertebrates, carrion, garbage, and eggs
How common
Common
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