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In: Mew Gull Ca: Gavina cendrosa Da: Stormmåge De: Sturmmöwe Es: Gaviota cana Fi: kalalokki Fr: Goéland cendré It: Gavina Nl: Stormmeeuw No: Fiskemåke Pt: Gaivota-parda Sv: Fiskmås US: Mew Gull Ru: Сизая чайка Bird News Extra subscribers should log in to view an enhanced species page.
IdentificationThe Common Gull is most likely to be mistaken for a Herring Gull but notice that it is much smaller with altogether more delicate features, including the fine bill which lacks a red spot. It also has greenish legs and a darker grey back than most Herring Gulls. In flight the black in the primaries makes a more extensive wedge with bolder neater white blobs near the tips. Immature Common Gulls in flight have a conspicuous black wedge on the leading edge of the primaries. HabitatBreeds on moorland and lochs. Winters on estuaries, lakes, reservoirs and coasts. BehaviourCommon Gulls often try to obtain their food by snatching it from other birds such as Lapwings, a behaviour known as klepto-parasitism. MigrationMost of the population winters around the western coasts of Europe down to Brittany although some go as far as the Mediterranean. Most Scandinavian birds winter in the countries around the North Sea. At least some Irish birds migrate eastwards into Britain or Holland. This information is taken from the BirdFile on the appropriate BirdGuides DVD-ROM. As well as video and sounds, our CD- and DVD-ROMs contain additional text on Voice, Sexing, Ageing, Food, Nests and Eggs and more.
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