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Larus sp.
The seagull is perhaps best known as being a scavenger. It is most often seen in large, noisy flocks congregating wherever food is available. They can almost always be found around fishing boats, picnic grounds, parking lots and garbage dumps. Many people consider the gull to be a nuisance, but they actually perform a very valuable service. They are garbage men with wings. They scavenge up great numbers of dead animals and organic litter which could pose a health threat to humans.
Seagulls can be found around the oceans worldwide with the exception of some central Pacific islands, and some areas in Southeast Asia.
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