Ring-billed Gull
NameRing-billed Gull
Common NameRing-billed Gull
Scientific NameLarus delawarensis
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)112.5
Length (cm)47.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, underparts, and tail, with a medium gray back and upperwings. Their primary wingtips are black with white spots, and they have yellow legs and feet. The most distinctive feature is the yellow bill with a prominent black ring near the tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, high-pitched calls, often described as 'kyow' or a rapid 'kree-kree-kree' series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, lakes, rivers, farmland, urban areas, landfills
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across much of Canada and the northern United States, and winters along the coasts of the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as inland in the southern U.S.
Identifying Featuresblack ring on yellow bill, yellow legs, medium size, pale gray back, white head and underparts
Description
The Ring-billed Gull is a common medium-sized gull, easily recognized by the black ring on its yellow bill. It is highly adaptable, frequently found in both coastal and inland environments, often scavenging for food.
