Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
About the Great Black-backed Gull
The great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), mistakenly called greater black-backed gull by some, is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary, though some move farther south or inland to large lakes or reservoirs. The adult great black-backed gull has a white head, neck and underparts, dark grey wings and back, pink legs and yellow bill.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 43,712 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Great Black-backed Gull?
The scientific name of the Great Black-backed Gull is Larus marinus.
How many Great Black-backed Gull sightings have been recorded?
43,712 observations of the Great Black-backed Gull have been recorded on iNaturalist.
43,712
observations on iNaturalist
