Gull - Wikipedia
Gulls, or colloquially seagulls, are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to terns and skimmers, distantly related to auks, and even more distantly related to waders.
21 Amazing Facts About Seagulls: A Comprehensive Look!
2023年10月26日 · Seagulls are a diverse group of birds, with over 50 species found worldwide. Among these species, four types are particularly common: the common gull, the herring gull, the little gull, and the yellow-legged gull. These four species are known for their distinctive appearance, with varying sizes, colors, and markings.
Amazing Facts about Seagulls | OneKindPlanet Animal Education …
Seagulls are attentive and caring parents. The male and female pair for life and they take turns incubating the eggs, and feeding and protecting the chicks. Gulls have a complex and highly developed repertoire for communication which includes a range of …
Gull | Seabirds, Migration & Adaptations | Britannica
2024年12月4日 · gull, any of more than 40 species of heavily built web-footed seabirds of the gull and tern family Laridae (order Charadriiformes). Several genera are usually recognized for certain specialized gulls, but many authorities place these in the broad genus Larus.
20 Types of Seagulls, Species, Identification and Photos - TRVST
2024年4月12日 · Seagulls, often called "gulls," are members of the Laridae family and the suborder Lari. This family includes approximately 100 species in 22 genera, including gulls, terns, noddies, and skimmers. According to the World Bird List, seagulls have 53 species segmented into ten genera 3 .
American Herring Gull Identification - All About Birds
Spiraling above a fishing boat or squabbling at a dock or parking lot, American Herring Gulls are the quintessential gray-and-white, pink-legged "seagulls." They're the most familiar gulls of the North Atlantic and can be found across much of coastal North America in winter.
Identify gulls - The Wildlife Trusts
Often known as seagulls (though no species is actually called a seagull, and many are found far from the sea), they sometimes get a bad reputation for stealing chips. But gulls are intelligent, adaptable and often beautiful birds. However, they're notoriously difficult to identify.
30 Types of Seagulls: A Fascinating Look at Their Diversity - Outforia
2023年8月14日 · There are 50 species of seagulls worldwide, belonging to the bird family Laridae. Seagulls are intelligent, adaptable birds, found not only on coasts but also inland waters and bogs. Seagulls are omnivorous and can eat a wide variety of food, from human leftovers to fish and crustaceans.
A Noble Vision of Gulls | Living Bird - All About Birds
2016年7月6日 · These vagabonds of the bird world lurk around beaches, waiting to nab a morsel from an unprotected picnic. They despoil docks and form raucous flocks in McDonald’s parking lots, where they tussle for the last spilled french fry. But scientists see a different side of gulls.
The Fascinating Habits of Seagulls - Wild Explained
2023年9月4日 · Seagulls offer a fascinating insight into the world of avian behavior. Understanding their complex social structure, flight mechanics, feeding habits, and interactions with humans is essential for appreciating and conserving these remarkable birds.
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