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Western Gull

Spotting Image 1

Description:

White head with dark grey wings

Habitat:

Coastal

Notes:

Wasn't afraid of humans


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Yasser
Yasser 2 years ago

Thanks! Spotting updated. I finally learned what the red subterminal spot on their bill is for -- chicks peck it to stimulate feeding! Very interesting.

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lori.tas
lori.tas 2 years ago

Most likely a Western gull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Gul...

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Spotted by Yasser

Orange, California, USA

Lat: 33.48, Long: -117.72

Spotted on Nov 30, 2010
Submitted on Dec 1, 2010

Spotted for mission

Reference

Tags

coastal bird california beach

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