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Common Gull

Larus canus

The Common Gull is a friendly bird often seen near water. It has a white body with gray wings and a cheerful call that sounds like laughter. These birds love to eat fish and scraps from people.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Common Gull is a medium-sized gull with a clean white head, body, and tail, set against a grey back and upper wings. It has distinctive black wingtips with white spots, and its bill and legs are a dull greenish-yellow. This gull can be distinguished by its smaller size and dark eyes compared to many larger gulls.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyLaridaeGenusLarus
Common Gull
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Common Gull

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Common Gulls can drink both fresh and saltwater, thanks to special glands above their eyes!

The oldest recorded Common Gull lived for an incredible 33 years!

Their chicks are born with camouflage down, helping them hide from predators on the ground.

They often drop hard-shelled food, like mussels, onto rocks to break them open!

Special abilities

Ability

Adaptable Eater

Common Gulls can eat many different foods, from insects to fish, because they have a flexible diet that helps them survive almost anywhere.

Ability

Swift Flier

Common Gulls have long, strong wings that help them glide efficiently and cover long distances quickly when searching for food or migrating.

Ability

Sharp-eyed Hunter

Common Gulls have excellent eyesight that helps them spot tiny prey on land or small fish in the water from high above.

Measurements & details

Length
40-46 cm
Wingspan
110-125 cm
Weight
0.29-0.55 kg
Lifespan
10-24 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
23-28 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

Common Gulls are opportunistic eaters, feasting on almost anything from insects to fish and human scraps!

Primary Foods

  • Insects
  • Fish
  • Worms
  • Berries
  • Human scraps

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't feed the gulls too much, as they can get used to people and might become too bold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Common Gull?

40-46 cm

What is Common Gull's wingspan?

110-125 cm

How much does Common Gull weigh?

0.29-0.55 kg

How long does Common Gull live?

10-24 years

How fast can Common Gull move?

60 km/h

What does Common Gull eat?

Common Gulls are opportunistic eaters, feasting on almost anything from insects to fish and human scraps!

Where is Common Gull usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Common Gull hunt?

Foraging

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