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Heerman's Gull

Larus heermanni

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Dark grey gull

Habitat:

Beach

2 Species ID Suggestions

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JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 9 years ago
Western Gull - Immature
Larus occidentalis Western Gull, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Noah Ranger +1
ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni Heermann's Gull, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology


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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago

The overall dark color with the bill markings make me think this is Larus heermanni.

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LeahKatona
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LeahKatona

Dana Point, California, USA

Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Jul 25, 2012

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