sooty gull
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The sooty gull (Larus hemprichi) is a species of gull found in the western Indian Ocean. It is characterized by a dark brown hood and a grayish-brown mantle. Gulls, in general, are heavily built, 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 opportunists, feeding on a variety of food sources including insects, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, fish, and garbage. Some larger gulls may also prey on the eggs and young of other birds.1
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