Common Gull
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About the Common Gull
The Common Gull is a small species of migratory "white-headed" larus gull that is found across large parts of Europe and Asia.
Common Gulls nest on the ground or in trees (nesting in trees is fairly unusual in gulls). They breed in colonial groups, usually near water. Common Gulls take three years to reach full maturity.
Common Gulls are omnivorous and opportunistic feeders. They have a wide variety in diet, taking prey like worms, small fish, and insects. They also dine on grain and other vegetation, and will scavenge from discarded rubbish.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 19, 2014
Scientific Name
Larus canus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
16.1 to 18.1 inches
(40.9 to 46 cm)
Wingspan:
3.5 to 3.7 feet
(1.1 to 1.1 meters)
Weight:
12.7 to 21.2 ounces
(360 to 601 grams)
Range
International Names
Chinese
海鸥
Czech
racek bouřní
Danish
Stormmåge
Dutch
Stormmeeuw
Finnish
kalalokki
French
Goéland cendré
German
Sturmmöwe
Italian
Gavina eurasiatica
Japanese
カモメ [kamome]
Korean
갈매기
Norwegian
Fiskemåke
Polish
mewa pospolita
Russian
Сизая чайка
Spanish
Gaviota cana
Swedish
Fiskmås
