Herring Gull
Larus argentatus 银鸥
The Herring Gull (*Larus argentatus*) is a large gull about 26 inches long, with pale grey wings, white underparts, a yellow bill featuring a red tip, and pinkish legs. It inhabits coasts and inland waters across North America, Europe, and Western Asia, feeding on fish, invertebrates, and urban waste while emitting a loud, laughing call.
- First spotted
- 31 Jan 2026
- Seen at 4 places
- Boston, MACape May, NJChincoteague, VAPortland, ME
- Group
- Water
Field marks
- Length
- 26 in · 66 cm
- Colours
- Black · Brown · Gray · Pink · Red · White · Yellow
- Wings
- Pointed · Tapered
- Tail
- Rounded · Short · Square-tipped
- In flight
- Direct Flight · Hovering · Soaring · Flap/Glide
- Movement
- Resident
- World population
- 3.9 million