adult showing black mantle (Florida, USA; 2007-12-26)


Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus

Native Range: North America and Eurasia

Notes: a very large, dark-backed gull with pink legs and feet.

dorsal view in flight (Finland; 2008-09-11)
ventral view in flight (Finland; 2008-09-11)

juvenile; boldly checkered in brown and tan (Finland; 2008-09-11)
juvenile swimming (Finland; 2008-09-11)