Black-headed Gull
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About the Black-headed Gull
The Black-headed Gull is a small species of Old World gull that is found across large parts of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. This is a migratory species that is also found in small numbers in northeastern North America.
Black-headed Gulls eat a diet heavy on insects and other invertebrates. They feed on worms, small aquatic insects, and small fish. They feed mostly while swimming or walking.
Black-headed Gulls are fairly long-lived (as are most gull species), regularly surviving into their 30s.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 2, 2014
Scientific Name
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
13.4 to 14.6 inches
(34 to 37.1 cm)
Wingspan:
3.3 to 3.6 feet
(1 to 1.1 meters)
Weight:
6.7 to 14.1 ounces
(189.9 to 399.7 grams)
Range
International Names
Chinese
红嘴鸥
Czech
racek chechtavý
Danish
Hættemåge
Dutch
Kokmeeuw
Finnish
naurulokki
French
Mouette rieuse
German
Lachmöwe
Italian
Gabbiano comune
Japanese
ユリカモメ [yurikamome]
Korean
붉은부리갈매기
Norwegian
Hettemåke
Polish
śmieszka
Russian
Обыкновенная чайка
Spanish
Gaviota Reidora
Swedish
Skrattmås
