Larus canus

Species: Larus canus

English Name: Mew Gull

Chinese Name: 海鷗

Family: Laridae

Description:

The Mew Gull adults have 40-46 cm in length and can be distinguished from Black-tailed Gull by is rounded head and shorted bill. Macao is usually visited by first-winter birds (from January to March). They have a yellow bill with a black tip, pinkish legs and feet, grey mantle, brown wing covers and a dark tail.

© 2006 Risto Silaste

© 2006 Risto Silaste

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© 2007 John Haslam

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© 2007 A. Drauglis

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© 2006 Marko Kivelä

© 2013 Kari Pihlaviita

© 2013 Kari Pihlaviita

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© 2008 David A. Hofmann

© 2012 Maarten van Kleinwee

© 2012 Maarten van Kleinwee

© 2012 Maarten van Kleinwee

© 2012 Maarten van Kleinwee

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.