Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

GWGU

Code 6

LARGLS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown-black with red orbital ring.
Head Pattern: Spotted
Crown Color: White with brown streaking.
Forehead Color: White with brown streaking.
Nape Color: White with brown streaking.
Throat Color: White with brown streaking.
Cere color: Yellow

BODY

Length Range: 61-69 cm (24-27 in)
Weight: 998 g (35.2 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Gray
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Pale Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Powerful direct flight with slow measured wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 137-147 cm (54-58 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Pink

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