Ring-billed Gull
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NameRing-billed Gull
Common NameRing-billed Gull
Scientific NameLarus delawarensis
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)112.5
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, underparts, and tail, with a medium gray back and upperwings. The primary wingtips are black with white spots, and the bill is yellow with a prominent black ring near the tip. Legs and feet are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, shrill calls, often described as 'kyow' or 'kree-kree-kree', and a laughing-like call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, urban, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Canada and the northern United States, migrating to winter along the coasts of the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresblack ring on yellow bill, yellow legs, medium size, gray back, black wingtips with white spots
Description
The Ring-billed Gull is a medium-sized gull commonly found across North America. It is highly adaptable, often seen in urban areas, coastal regions, and agricultural fields, frequently scavenging for food. This species is known for its distinctive black ring on its yellow bill.
