Gull
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Gull
Larus
Gulls are seabirds that can be found near oceans, lakes, and rivers. They have white feathers, long wings, and can be seen diving into the water to catch fish.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Gull is a sturdy bird with long wings and webbed feet, typically featuring a white body, grey back, and black wingtips. Its strong, often yellow, hooked bill helps distinguish it from other seabirds, and most have bright, watchful eyes.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyLaridaeGenusLarus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Gull chicks often wear camouflage to hide from hungry predators.
Gulls can follow fishing boats for miles to catch tossed fish.
Gulls often steal food from other birds right out of the air!
Some gulls use bread to bait fish like clever anglers!
Special abilities
Ability
Shell Smasher
Gull can break open shellfish because of their skill in dropping them onto hard surfaces from the air.
Ability
Saltwater Sipper
Gull can drink salty ocean water because they have special glands that help them remove excess salt.
Ability
Master Scavenger
Gull can find food almost anywhere because of their adaptable diet and keen eyesight that helps them spot scraps.
Ability
Acrobatic Flight
Gull has powerful wings that help them soar and glide effortlessly for long distances over land and sea.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 30-75 cm
- Wingspan
- 90-170 cm
- Weight
- 0.3-2 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-4
- Incubation
- 20-30 days
- Migration Distance
- 1500 km
Diet & Feeding
Gulls are resourceful birds, eating almost anything from fish to human leftovers or eggs.
Age differences: Young gulls are fed by parents and gradually learn to forage on their own.
Primary Foods
- fish
- crustaceans
- insects
- eggs
- berries
- scraps
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Red foxes often raid gull nests for eggs and chicks.
eaten by
Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
Rats are opportunistic predators of gull eggs and young nestlings.
hunts
Common Mussel
Mytilus edulis
Gulls hunt these mussels, often dropping them to break their shells.
depends on
Human
Homo sapiens
Gulls often depend on human activities for easily available food scraps.
Traits
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.
Scavenger
Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Tool Use
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
Sea GullSeagull
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Avoid feeding gulls human food as it can be harmful to them. Enjoy watching them from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Gull?
30-75 cm
What is Gull's wingspan?
90-170 cm
How much does Gull weigh?
0.3-2 kg
How long does Gull live?
10-20 years
How fast can Gull move?
55 km/h
What does Gull eat?
Gulls are resourceful birds, eating almost anything from fish to human leftovers or eggs.
Where is Gull usually found?
Coastal areas
How does Gull hunt?
Foraging
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