Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Physical Characteristics
Size
17-21 inches
Wingspan
3.8-4.1 feet
Weight
10.5-24.7 oz
Plumage
White with pale gray back and wings, black ring on yellow bill, yellow legs
Distinctive Features
White with pale gray back and wings
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Lakes, coasts, parking lots, landfills, agricultural fields
🍽️ Diet
Omnivorous - fish, insects, garbage, grains
🦅 Behavior
Highly adaptable, gregarious, follows plows, scavenger
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Migratory
🎵 Sounds
High-pitched mewing calls
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Ring-billed Gulls have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 17-21 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Ring-billed Gull sound like?
Ring-billed Gulls make High-pitched mewing calls. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Ring-billed Gulls live?
Ring-billed Gulls inhabit lakes, coasts, parking lots, landfills, agricultural fields. Migratory
What do Ring-billed Gulls eat?
The diet of Ring-billed Gulls consists primarily of omnivorous - fish, insects, garbage, grains. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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