Great Black-backed Gull
Description
30". A very large gull. Adult has black back and wings, with rest of plumage white. Bill yellow and legs pinkinsh. Immature mottled with brown, paler on head and breast, with black tail tip and a dark bill.
Voice
Similar to that of the Herring Gull, but deeper and more guttural, a deep keeow.
Habitat
Coastal beaches, estuaries, and lagoons; also at refuse dumps. Less commonly on Inland lakes and rivers.
Nesting
3 olive eggs, with dark brown blotches, places in a ground nest lined with grass.
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