Originally posted by: Caitlin McIntyre 2012 Edited and enhanced by: Riley Hendron 2014 Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae Genus: Larus Species: Larus glaucescens Introduction The Glaucous-winged gull is a large gull so named because of its uniquely colored gray wingtips,… Continue Reading →
Introduction Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae Genus: Larus Species: Larus canus The Mew Gull formerly known, and still sometimes classified as the Short-billed Gull, is the smallest of the “white headed gulls” measuring a length of only 41-46 cm and weighing 360… Continue Reading →
Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae Genus: Larus Species: Larus delawarensis Introduction The Ring-billed Gull is a charismatic bird with a very distinctive call and bold markings.Ring-billed Gulls are most identifiable from other members of the Laridae family by the black ring… Continue Reading →
