Herring Gull

Key field marks are white-spotted, black wing tips, yellow eyes and pink legs.

Additional information

Common Name

Herring Gull

Comments

The only large gull that is common inland. The similar-looking mew gull (L. canus) is smaller (18 in./45 cm).

Scientific Name

Larus argentatus

Habitat

Lakes, rivers, garbage dumps.

Size

To 26 in. (65 cm)