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Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull

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2 days ago door Ron
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The largest gull in the world, an imposing and powerful predator with a massive bill and very dark "black" back. It dominates other gulls and is a formidable scavenger and hunter.
Where to spot
Widespread along the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe, breeding from the Arctic southwards. Found in coastal areas, estuaries, harbors, and sometimes large inland lakes and rivers, particularly in winter.
How to spot
Identify by its immense size, powerful build, massive yellow bill with a red spot, and very dark slate-grey to black back and upperwings. Look for pinkish legs.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round throughout its range. Breeding season is from spring to early summer.
mantelmöwe, larus marinus, grote mantelmeeuw
File:Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus.jpg
File:Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) in flight.jpg
File:Larus marinus Le Hourdel 20181103 t155902.jpg
mantelmöwe, larus marinus, grote mantelmeeuw
Credits: JanHäge
File:Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) in flight.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Larus marinus Le Hourdel 20181103 t155902.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Great Black-backed Gull is known to prey on other seabirds, including their eggs and chicks, and can even swallow adult puffins whole.
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2 days ago door Ron

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Ron
2 days ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Spotted Great Black-backed Gull
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Esther Esser
1 week ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Wateringen, Zuid-Holland
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Ron
1 week ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Peazens, Fryslân
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Maarten
2 months ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Eemnes, Utrecht
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Esther Esser
2 weeks ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Villey-le-Sec, Grand Est
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Eline Pomstra
2 weeks ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Great Black-backed Gull
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Judith
2 weeks ago
Great Black-backed Gull
Kampen, Overijssel
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Jos vd Wittenboer
3 weeks ago
Great Black-backed Gull
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