Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Herring Gull

Status

Physical 

The Herring Gull is a large, white gull with yellow bill and a red ring on the lower beak, similar to the Greater Black Backed Gull. They have light gray wings and back. Mature adults are approx. 26- 30 inches in length.

Habitat

 L. argentatus are mainly found in city dumps, rivers, beaches, and lakes. Extremely common in the Barnegat bay regions, they primarily are year round residents.

Feeding 

They feed primarily on garbage, fish, small birds, shrimp, crabs, crustaceans, and whatever humans feed them.

Herring Gull
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