Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)

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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).