European Herring Gull
Also known as Herring Gull, Larus argentatus
species of bird
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The European Herring Gull is a large seabird commonly found across Europe and neighboring regions. It matters because its population trends and behavior are closely monitored by scientists as an indicator of environmental health and ecosystem changes.
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Species
European herring gull
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyLaridae
Habitatmarine
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The European herring gull or simply herring gull (Larus argentatus) is a large gull, up to 66 cm (26 in) long. It breeds throughout the northern and western coasts of Europe. Some European herring gulls, especially those resident in colder areas, migrate farther south in winter, but many are permanent residents, such as in Ireland, Britain, Iceland, or on the North Sea shores. They have a varied diet, including fish, crustaceans, as well as some plants, and are also scavengers, consuming carrion and food left by or stolen from humans.
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