American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus)
American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus)
The American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus/Larus argentatus smithsonianus) is a large gull with a heavy body and bill. American Herring Gulls are native to the North American region in large lakes and rivers. They are typically seen along the Atlantic coast, Great Lakes, and coast of Alaska. The American herring gull is an opportunistic feeder that eats while walking, swimming, or flying. This species of seabird has an omnivore diet and eats fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, worms, birds, eggs, and insects. The American herring gull is currently listed as least concern to extinction as population numbers have increased.
The American Herring Gull has a wingspan in the range of 47.2”-61” (120-155 cm) and total weight of 1.3-3.6 lb (.6-1.65 kg). The body of the American Herring Gull has an overall length between 20.9”-26” (53-66 cm), body width of 5.5”-6.9” (14-17.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 13.4”-16.7” (34-42.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the American Herring Gull is between 20-32 years.
The American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus/Larus argentatus smithsonianus) is a large gull with a heavy body and bill. American Herring Gulls are native to the North American region in large lakes and rivers. They are typically seen along the Atlantic coast, Great Lakes, and coast of Alaska. The American herring gull is an opportunistic feeder that eats while walking, swimming, or flying. This species of seabird has an omnivore diet and eats fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, worms, birds, eggs, and insects. The American herring gull is currently listed as least concern to extinction as population numbers have increased.
The American Herring Gull has a wingspan in the range of 47.2”-61” (120-155 cm) and total weight of 1.3-3.6 lb (.6-1.65 kg). The body of the American Herring Gull has an overall length between 20.9”-26” (53-66 cm), body width of 5.5”-6.9” (14-17.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 13.4”-16.7” (34-42.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the American Herring Gull is between 20-32 years.
