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Glaucous-winged gull chicks, lower Ivishak River, northwestern Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, northeastern Alaska, U.S.
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glaucous gull

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Also known as: Larus hyperboreus
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Glaucous-winged gull chicks, lower Ivishak River, northwestern Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, northeastern Alaska, U.S.
Glaucous-winged gull chicks, lower Ivishak River, northwestern Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, northeastern Alaska, U.S.

The glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a species of gull characterized by its mostly white plumage, pinkish legs, and a yellow bill with a red spot. This bird inhabits northern seas and can sometimes be found as far south as Hawaii and the Mediterranean during winter.1

Gulls, in general, are web-footed seabirds belonging to the family Laridae. They are known for being conspicuous and gregarious, with most species breeding in the Northern Hemisphere. Gulls are adaptable and opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of food sources including insects, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, fish, and garbage. Adult gulls are typically gray or white, with markings on their heads that change between breeding and winter seasons.1

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