Large coastal seabird endemic to the western coast of North America, characterized by its robust build and gray and white plumage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky coastal regions, sandy beaches, marine shorelines from Washington State to Baja California, including offshore islands and coastal metropolitan areas
Ecological Role
Important marine scavenger and predator, controlling fish and invertebrate populations, and serving as an indicator species for marine ecosystem health
Morphology
SKIN COATThick waterproof feathers, predominantly white and gray plumage with darker back and wings
LIMBS WINGSGray wings with black wingtips, strong webbed feet for swimming and walking on varied terrain
HEAD SENSORYLarge white head with yellow bill, yellow eyes with keen vision, hooked upper mandible for predation
BODY STRUCTURELarge gull, body length 60-67 cm, wingspan 120-150 cm, weight 0.9-1.3 kg
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Radomianin
