Black-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull
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A common and widespread small to medium-sized gull, easily recognized by its chocolate-brown head in breeding plumage. It's highly adaptable, found in diverse habitats from coasts to urban parks.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia, breeding inland and wintering along coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and even farmlands. Occasionally seen as a vagrant in North America.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, quick wingbeats, and the dark brown head in spring/summer. In winter, look for a white head with a dark spot behind the eye, red legs, and a red bill.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in many parts of its range. Breeding activity is most prominent from spring to early summer.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia, breeding inland and wintering along coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and even farmlands. Occasionally seen as a vagrant in North America.
How to spot
Identify by its small size, quick wingbeats, and the dark brown head in spring/summer. In winter, look for a white head with a dark spot behind the eye, red legs, and a red bill.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in many parts of its range. Breeding activity is most prominent from spring to early summer.
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Despite its common name, the Black-headed Gull's breeding hood is actually dark brown, not true black, and it loses this hood in winter.
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