Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

KEGU

Code 6

LARDOM

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Pale yellow.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 58-61 cm (23-24 in)
Weight: 589 g (20.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with slow steady wing beats; soars on thermals and updrafts.
Wingspan Range: 135-140 cm (53-55 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings, Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: White
Upper Tail: White
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Yellow-green

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