Black-headed gull  (Larus ridibundus)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Laridae
Genus Larus (1)
Size Length: 35-39 cm (2)
Wingspan: 86-99 cm (2)
Weight 200-400 g (3)
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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (3). Receives general protection in Great Britain under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (4).