Ring-billed Gull
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
The Ring-billed Gull has a distinctive black ring around its bill. It's a friendly bird that often hangs around lakes and parks!
Habitat: Lakes, rivers, and coastal areas
Appearance
The Ring-billed Gull has a distinctive black ring near the tip of its yellow bill, setting it apart. It features a clean white body, gray back and wings, with black wingtips that have noticeable white spots. Their legs are bright yellow.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyLaridaeGenusLarus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
270
Interesting facts
During migration, these gulls can fly thousands of kilometers to warmer wintering grounds.
Ring-billed Gulls are very social and often nest in colonies with thousands of other birds.
They're so adaptable, they thrive in cities as easily as by lakes and oceans!
Young Ring-billed Gulls don't get their famous bill ring until they are two years old!
Special abilities
Ability
Ocean Drinker
Ring-billed Gull can drink saltwater because special glands remove the extra salt from their bodies.
Ability
Foot-Paddler
Ring-billed Gull can stir up hidden snacks by wiggling their feet in shallow water.
Ability
Wind Surfer
Ring-billed Gull can soar and glide effortlessly on air currents, saving energy during long flights.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 41-49 cm
- Wingspan
- 105-124 cm
- Weight
- 0.3-0.7 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-4
- Incubation
- 23-28 days
- Migration Distance
- 4000 km
Diet & Feeding
This opportunistic gull eats almost anything, from fish and insects to berries and human snacks.
Primary Foods
- Fish
- Insects
- Worms
- Berries
- Small Rodents
- Human Scraps
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
Hunts gulls, especially at night.
eats
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Catches small fish from shallow waters.
eats
Common Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
Forages for worms in wet soil.
eats
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Opportunistically hunts small rodents in fields.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ring-billed Gull?
41-49 cm
What is Ring-billed Gull's wingspan?
105-124 cm
How much does Ring-billed Gull weigh?
0.3-0.7 kg
How long does Ring-billed Gull live?
10-20 years
How fast can Ring-billed Gull move?
60 km/h
What does Ring-billed Gull eat?
This opportunistic gull eats almost anything, from fish and insects to berries and human snacks.
Where is Ring-billed Gull usually found?
Lakes, rivers, and coastal areas
How does Ring-billed Gull hunt?
Foraging
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