Audouin's Gull
NameAudouin's Gull
Common NameAudouin's Gull
Scientific NameIchthyaetus audouinii
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head and underparts, a pale grey mantle and upperwings. The primary feathers are black with prominent white tips, forming a distinctive pattern. The bill is dark red with a black subterminal band and a pale tip. Legs are dark grey to blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, nasal 'kwaa' or 'kyow' calls, similar to other gulls but often described as deeper or more guttural.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds mainly on islands in the Mediterranean Sea, with some colonies on the Atlantic coast of Morocco and Mauritania. Winters primarily in the western Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast of Africa.
Identifying Featuresdark red bill with black band and pale tip, dark grey to blackish legs, pale grey mantle, distinctive black primary pattern with white tips
Description
The Audouin's Gull is a medium-sized gull primarily found in the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its distinctive dark red bill with a black band and dark legs, often seen foraging along coastal waters.
