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Franklin’s gull
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Franklin’s gull

bird
Also known as: Larus pipixcan
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Franklin's gull is a small, black-headed gull (Larus pipixan) that breeds in the western interior of North America. Gulls, in general, are web-footed seabirds belonging to the family Laridae. They are adaptable and opportunistic feeders, consuming insects, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, fish, and garbage. Franklin's gull is one of many gull species, with various genera recognized within the broader Larus genus. These birds are typically found in the Northern Hemisphere and are known for their gregarious nature.12

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