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Herring gull ©Gillian Day
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©Jon Hawkins/Surrey Hills Photography
Herring gull
Scientific name: Larus argentatus
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 55-67cmWingspan: 130-150cm
Weight: 690-1440g
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.