Silbermöwe / Herring gull (Larus argentatus)

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Herring gulls at Squam Lake, New Hampshire. 2023-10-06 12.47.32 New England
Systematik: Gattung Larus; Unterfamilie Möwen (Larinae); Familie Reiher (Laridae)
Wat-, Möwen-und Alkenvögel, Möwen, ❑❑
Dieser Vogel erscheint jenseits grossen Meere in Kontinenten : Europa, Nordamerika, Südamerika.
Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Vokalisierung: Quite vocal. A long and strong "ay-kay-kay-kay-kay" with fading strength commonly heard. A deep "ga-ga-ga" heard from anxious birds. [Link]
Rufe: All calls much deeper pitched than Common Gull. Difficult to distinguish from Lesser Black-backed Gull, but tone is less nasal. [Link]
Körperlich: Länge=55-64 cm, Flügelspanne=123-148 cm, Gewicht=750-1440 g
Habitate: Fluss und See

Zuerst dokumentierte Beobachtung : 2023-08-19

Media


Herring gull adult in non-breeding costume and begging young bird. 2023-10-16 11.14.30 New England

A herring gull shows its size next to a great egret, Madeira Beach, FL. 2023-09-27 12.02.50 Florida

Weitere Bilder


Young and adult herring gull (Silbermöwe) in Ullapool, Scotland. 2023-08-19 14.28.42