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Mediterranean Gull; Gaviota Cabecinegra

Larus melanocephalus

Description:

Unlike the Black-headed Gull, which has a brown head, this bird does have a black head, but the underwings are pure white while the Black-headed has black wingtips.

Habitat:

Flying along coast


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2 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 months ago

Lovely!

CrosbyMorrow
CrosbyMorrow 11 months ago

That's a cool looking bird

Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Lat: 39.62, Long: -0.25

Spotted on Apr 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012

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