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Birds
Glaucous gull
Larus hyperboreus
Glaucous gulls are impressive birds with their distinctive appearance and loud behaviour, perfect for wildlife watching along the coast.
Fiche d’identité
- Taille
- 60 to 70 cm body length, weight 1.5 to 2.5 kg
- Mâles et femelles
- Males and females look similar, differences are often only visible in their behaviour
- Cris
- Calls are loud and piercing, often described as croaking or screaming
- Alimentation
- Feeds mainly on fish, but also on rubbish and insects
- Petits
- The clutch usually consists of 2 to 4 eggs, which hatch after about 28 days of incubation
Comment reconnaître : 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.
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