Slender-billed Gull
NameSlender-billed Gull
Common NameSlender-billed Gull
Scientific NameChroicocephalus genei
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pure white head and underparts, with a very pale grey mantle and upperwings. The primary wingtips are black, and the bill is slender and dark. The eyes are dark red, often with a subtle red orbital ring, and the legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, nasal 'kwaa' or 'karr' calls, often less strident than other gulls. They also produce softer 'kek-kek-kek' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds around the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and parts of Central Asia. Winters mainly in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and along the coasts of Africa and India.
Identifying FeaturesSlender, dark bill, Red eyes with a subtle red orbital ring, Pure white head and underparts, Very pale grey mantle and upperwings, Long neck and elegant posture, Reddish legs
Description
The Slender-billed Gull is a medium-sized gull characterized by its elegant, elongated appearance and distinctive slender bill. It is typically found in coastal and wetland environments, often seen foraging or resting on the water.
