Large seabird species widespread across coastal and inland regions of Europe, characterized by predominantly white and gray plumage with black wing tips
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine environments, rocky shorelines, harbors, estuaries, inland lakes, and urban landscapes with significant human interaction
Ecological Role
Top marine predator and scavenger, plays crucial role in marine ecosystem balance by controlling fish populations and consuming marine invertebrates
Morphology
SKIN COATPredominantly white plumage with gray back and wings, winter and breeding plumage variations
LIMBS WINGSLong, broad wings with distinctive black wingtips, webbed feet for swimming and walking on varied terrain
HEAD SENSORYLarge head with strong, hooked yellow-orange beak, keen binocular vision for hunting and navigation
BODY STRUCTURELarge gull with robust body, wingspan of 1.3-1.5 m, body mass 0.8-1.5 kg, streamlined form for efficient flight and marine foraging
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Rhododendrites
