Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

LBBG

Code 6

LARFUS

ITIS

HEAD

Lesser Black-backed Gull Head Illustration
  • Bill Shape: All-purpose
  • Eye Color: Pale yellow with red orbital ring.
  • Head pattern: Plain
  • Crown Color: White
  • Forehead Color: White
  • Nape Color: White
  • Throat Color: White
  • Cere color: No Data

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BODY

Lesser Black-backed Gull Body Illustration
  • Length Range: 53-56 cm (21-22 in)
  • Weight: 771 g (27.2 oz)
  • Size: Large (16 - 32 in)
  • Color Primary: White, Gray
  • Underparts: White
  • Upperparts: Dark Gray
  • Back Pattern: Solid
  • Belly Pattern: Solid
  • Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Lesser Black-backed Gull Flight Illustration
  • Flight Pattern: Direct flight with strong steady wing beats.
  • Wingspan Range: 137 cm (54 in)
  • Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
  • Tail shape: Squared Tail
  • Tail Pattern: Solid
  • Upper Tail: White
  • Under Tail: White
  • Leg Color: Yellow
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