Herring Gull

• Size: 22.1-26" long // 53.9-57.5" wingspan
• Diet: marine invertebrates, fish, insects, smaller seabirds, worms, small clams, and mussels, squid, and zooplankton
• Seasonal Habits: Migrate in winter
• Temperament: Not Aggressive

Spiraling above a fishing boat or squabbling at a dock or parking lot, Herring Gulls are the quintessential gray-and-white, pink-legged "seagulls." They're the most familiar gulls of the North Atlantic and can be found across much of coastal North America in winter. A variety of plumages worn in their first four years can make identification tricky, so begin by learning to recognize their beefy size and shape.