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Common Gull

Larus Canus

Description:

The Common Gull (European and Asian subspecies; see below) or Mew Gull (North American subspecies) Larus canus is a medium-sized gull which breeds in northern Asia, northern Europe and northwestern North America. It migrates further south in winter. Its name does not indicate that it is an abundant species, but that during the winter it feeds on common land, short pasture used for grazing.

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Velsen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Spotted on Apr 6, 2012
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012

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