Caspian Gull

Pontische Meeuw

Pontische Meeuw

Audio:

A. Lasthukin ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Caspian Gull is increasingly seen in the Netherlands. The difference with the Herring Gull is difficult to see. The Caspian Gull seems more erect in posture.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larus_cachinnans

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1178521/maps

Scientific name:

Larus cachinnans

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

gulls or terns

Main colour:

Light grey,

White

Beak colour:

Yellow

Beak shape:

Gull

Crown colour:

White

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

Light grey

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Pink

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square