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Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus)

Description: Largest North American gull.

Size: Length 30 in., Wingspan 65in.

Checklist Status: CBR (Go to checklist for explanation)

Notes: Known locally as "Saddleback Gull".

Adult at Small (James) Island, Jul 2001.

   Description
 Play MP3  Long calls. Gull Island, Witless Bay.
 Play MP3  Variety of shorter calls. Gull Island, Witless Bay.

 
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