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Birds
Glaucous gull
Glaucous gull · Larus hyperboreus
Glaucous gulls are impressive birds with their distinctive appearance and loud behaviour, perfect for wildlife watching along the coast.
Fact file
- Size
- 60 to 70 cm body length, weight 1.5 to 2.5 kg
- Males and females
- Males and females look similar, differences are often only visible in their behaviour
- Sounds
- Calls are loud and piercing, often described as croaking or screaming
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on fish, but also on rubbish and insects
- Offspring
- The clutch usually consists of 2 to 4 eggs, which hatch after about 28 days of incubation
How to identify Glaucous gull
Glaucous gulls have striking pale grey plumage that becomes almost white in winter. Their wings are broad and powerful, with a flat silhouette.
With a body length of about 60 to 70 cm and a weight of 1.5 to 2.5 kg they are clearly larger than many other gull species. Their distinctive pale yellow bills and dark eyes make them easy to recognise.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
- 4 places where you can see Glaucous gull
Where Glaucous gull live
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