Herring gull / Silbermöwe (Larus argentatus)

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Herring gull, near Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ. 2024-09-18 19:48:40 New Jersey Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 8.625
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Classification: Genus Larus; Subfamily Larinae; Family Gulls (Laridae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America.
Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast
Vocalization: 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]
Calls: All calls much deeper pitched than Common Gull. Difficult to distinguish from Lesser Black-backed Gull, but tone is less nasal. [Link]
Physical details: length=55-64 cm, wingspan=123-148 cm, weight=750-1440 g
Habitats: River and lake

First documented observation: 2023-08-19 in Scotland. Most recent observation: 2024-09-18 in New Jersey.

Media


Herring gull adult in non-breeding costume and begging young bird. 2023-10-16 11:14:30 New England NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Herring gulls at Squam Lake, New Hampshire. 2023-10-06 12:47:32 New England NIKON D5600 ISO 720
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A herring gull shows its size next to a great egret, Madeira Beach, FL. 2023-09-27 12:02:50 Madeira NIKON D5600 ISO 320
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Young and adult herring gull (Silbermöwe) in Ullapool, Scotland. 2023-08-19 14:28:42 Scotland NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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New England, October-November 2023 / USA trip that originated with the ELO farewell tour