The Lesser Black-backed Gull is a large gull with a distinctive dark gray back and yellow legs. It is often seen scavenging along coastlines and urban areas.
Habitat
Coastal regions and inland lakes.
Diet
Fish, invertebrates, and human food scraps.
How common
Uncommon
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