Herring gull / Silbermöwe (Larus argentatus)
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Herring gull, near Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ. 2024-09-18 19:48:40 New Jersey
Observations
First documented observation: 2023-08-19 in Scotland. Most recent observation: 2024-09-18 in New Jersey.Description
Classification: Genus Larus (Larus); Subfamily Larinae (Larinae); Family Gulls (Laridae)Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Asia.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Vocalization:
Quite vocal. A long and strong "ay-kay-kay-kay-kay" with fading strength commonly heard. A deep "ga-ga-ga" heard from anxious birds. [Link]
Other Details
Physical details
Physical details: length=55-64 cm, wingspan=123-148 cm, weight=750-1440 gHabitats: River and lake
Media
Herring gull adult in non-breeding costume and begging young bird. 2023-10-16 11:14:30 New England
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Great cormorants and herring gulls. 2023-10-13 12:18:14 New England
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Herring gulls at Squam Lake, New Hampshire. 2023-10-06 12:47:32 New England
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A herring gull shows its size next to a great egret, Madeira Beach, FL. 2023-09-27 12:02:50 Madeira
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 in Ullapool, Scotland.JPG)
Young and adult herring gull (Silbermöwe) in Ullapool, Scotland. 2023-08-19 14:28:42 Scotland
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