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File:Larus occidentalis (Western Gull), Point Lobos, CA, US - May 2013.jpg

Western Gull

Western Gull

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The Western Gull is a large, powerful gull of the North American Pacific coast, characterized by its dark grey to black mantle, white head, and yellow bill with a red spot.
Where to spot
Found along the Pacific coast of North America, from Washington State south to Baja California. Inhabits rocky coasts, beaches, islands, and harbors.
How to spot
Look for its large size, very dark grey/black mantle, yellow bill with a red spot, and pink legs. Often seen in large numbers along the coast, especially near human activity.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident coastal range. Breeding season is spring/summer.
File:Larus occidentalis (Western Gull), Point Lobos, CA, US - May 2013.jpg
File:Larus occidentalis Point Mugu September 2013.jpg
File:Larus occidentalis at Bodega Harbor (2012).jpg
File:Larus occidentalis in flight (Bodega Head).jpg
File:Western gull larus occidentalis 4908.jpg
File:Larus occidentalis (Western Gull), Point Lobos, CA, US - May 2013.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Larus occidentalis Point Mugu September 2013.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Larus occidentalis at Bodega Harbor (2012).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Larus occidentalis in flight (Bodega Head).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Western gull larus occidentalis 4908.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This gull is highly predatory and opportunistic, often preying on eggs and chicks of other seabirds and scavenging along beaches and harbors, adapting well to human-modified environments.
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