Armenian Gull
NameArmenian Gull
Common NameArmenian Gull
Scientific NameLarus armenicus
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)120
Length (cm)58.5
Weight (g)950
Plumage DetailsAdult plumage features a white head, body, and tail. The mantle and upperwings are medium grey, with black primary wingtips showing small white mirrors. The bill is yellow with a prominent black subterminal band and a red spot near the tip. Legs are yellow, and the eyes are dark with a red orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include typical harsh gull calls, such as a deep 'kyow' or 'ga-ga-ga' alarm calls, and a wailing 'yee-ow' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, mountain, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in Armenia, Georgia, eastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran. Winters mainly in the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf regions.
Identifying FeaturesDarker grey mantle, Yellow bill with prominent black subterminal band and red gonys spot, Dark eye with red orbital ring, Yellow legs, Limited white on primary tips
Description
The Armenian Gull is a medium-large gull, closely related to the Yellow-legged Gull, characterized by its darker grey mantle and distinctive bill pattern. It is an opportunistic feeder, often found near freshwater bodies and human settlements.
