Great black-backed gull / Mantelmöwe (Larus marinus)

Great black-backed gull (Mantelmöwe) pair, sound between Islay and Jura. 2023-08-12 16:00:30 Islay NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Observations

First documented observation: 2023-08-11 in Islay. Most recent observation: 2023-08-12 in Islay.

Description

Classification: Genus Larus (Larus); Subfamily Larinae (Larinae); Family Gulls (Laridae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America.
Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast RL R
Vocalization:Can be identified from the low pitch alone. Clearly deeper than Lesser Black-backed and Herring Gull. [Link]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=64-78 cm, wingspan=150-165 cm, weight=1033-2272 g
Habitats: River and lake