Western Gull Juvenile
Larus occidentalis (juvenile)
Western Gull juveniles range along Pacific beaches, harbors, tidal flats, and offshore waters after leaving the nest. They forage for fish, crabs, carrion, eggs, and discarded human food, often using quick pecks to seize a meal. Their brown, streaked plumage differs strongly from the clean gray-and-white adult pattern and is retained for several years.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Western Gull Juvenile
- Western Gull