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Birds
Lesser black-backed gull
Lesser black-backed gull · Larus fuscus
The lesser black-backed gull is striking with its dark back and its lively presence along the coast.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of 50 to 60 cm and wingspan up to 1.40 m.
- Males and females
- Male and female are similar, males slightly larger.
- Sounds
- Screeching calls that are often heard in colonies.
- Diet
- Feeds on fish, insects, rubbish and other food sources.
- Offspring
- Breeds in colonies and lays 2–3 eggs per clutch.
How to identify Lesser black-backed gull
The lesser black-backed gull has a distinctive appearance with a dark, almost black back and grey wings. Its head is white, often with fine grey markings in juvenile plumage that set it apart from other gull species.
Adults reach a wingspan of up to 1.40 metres and have a body length of about 50 to 60 centimetres. Their strong legs are yellow, while the bill shows a distinctive, slight upward curve.
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