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Great Black-backed Gull
大黑背鷗 · 大黑背鸥 · 大黑背鷗 · Goéland marin · Gavión atlántico
Larus marinus
The biggest gull in the world! Black-backed and powerful, with a heavy yellow beak. It can swallow a whole rabbit if it wants to!
Size
Large · 75 cm
Latin name
Larus marinus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Sea coasts
- Harbours
- Offshore islands