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Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

The Western Gull is a big, gray-and-white bird often found near the ocean. They love to eat fish and can be seen flying over beaches and coastal areas.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Western Gull is a large, sturdy seabird with a crisp white head and body. It has a striking dark slate-gray back and wings, which helps distinguish it from lighter-backed gulls. Its strong yellow bill has a distinct red spot, and its legs are pink.

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Western Gull
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Western Gull

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

A baby Western Gull is called a 'chick' and is covered in fluffy down!

The red spot on their bill tells chicks where to peck for food!

They can sometimes live for over 25 years in the wild!

Western Gulls sometimes stomp their feet to trick worms into coming up!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Shell Cracker

Western Gulls can drop shellfish from high up because this helps them break open tough shells for a meal.

Habilidad

Food Finder

Western Gulls have excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell that helps them locate food from far away.

Habilidad

Coastal Navigator

Western Gulls have powerful wings that help them soar effortlessly on ocean breezes along the coast.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
56-66 cm
Envergadura
130-144 cm
Peso
0.8-1.4 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-25 años
Top Speed
65 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Incubación
27-30 días

Dieta y alimentación

Western Gulls are clever omnivores, eating almost anything they can find, from fish to human snacks!

Alimentos principales

  • Fish
  • Marine invertebrates
  • Bird eggs and chicks
  • Carrion
  • Human refuse
  • Rodents

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

hunts

Common Murre

Uria aalge

Preys on eggs and chicks in nesting colonies.

eats

California Mussel

Mytilus californianus

Drops them from heights to crack open their shells.

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

Can prey on gull eggs, chicks, or injured adults.

eats

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

Forages for small schooling fish near the surface.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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Don't feed gulls human food; it can make them sick!

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Western Gull?

56-66 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Western Gull?

130-144 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Western Gull?

0.8-1.4 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Western Gull?

15-25 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Western Gull?

65 km/h

¿Qué come Western Gull?

Western Gulls are clever omnivores, eating almost anything they can find, from fish to human snacks!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Western Gull?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Western Gull?

Foraging

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