Common Gull
NameCommon Gull
Common NameCommon Gull
Scientific NameLarus canus
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)118
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)425
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, underparts, and tail. The back and upperwings are pale grey. Primary wingtips are black with prominent white mirrors. Legs are yellowish-green, and the bill is slender, yellow, and lacks any markings (in breeding plumage). Eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, mewing 'kyee-aa' or 'kya-kya-kya' call, often described as a laughing sound. They also produce short, sharp 'kek-kek-kek' alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, urban, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Eurasia and northwestern North America (where it is known as Mew Gull). Winters further south along coasts and inland waters in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Identifying Featuresclean white head, pale grey back, slender unmarked yellow bill, dark eyes, yellowish-green legs, black wingtips with white mirrors
Description
The Common Gull is a medium-sized gull with a clean white head and underparts, a pale grey back, and a relatively small, unmarked yellow bill. It is often seen in coastal areas, estuaries, and inland habitats, foraging for a diverse diet.
