The Yellow-footed Gull is a medium to large gull with striking yellow legs and feet, and a distinctive black mantle. A memorable fact is that it is often seen scavenging along the coastlines of Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Habitat
Coastal areas and beaches
Diet
Primarily feeds on fish, crustaceans, and carrion
How common
Common
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