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Chroicocephalus ridibundus
This species takes two years to reach maturity. First-year birds have a black terminal tail band, more dark areas in the wings, and, in summer, a less fully developed dark hood. Like most gulls, Black-headed Gulls are long-lived birds, with a maximum age of at least 32.9 years recorded in the wild.
Ocean shore
Spotted on May 14, 2013
Submitted on May 25, 2013
3 Comments
What a striking black head!
Thanks, Cari; they are beautiful!
I love these gulls! They look classy!