Black-headed gull  (Larus ridibundus)

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Range

This gull is widespread in Britain, in inland areas as well as by the coast (5). It is particularly common at inland sites in north England, Scotland and Wales (3). In winter the British population is augmented by birds from continental Europe (5). This gull has a wide global breeding range that extends through the Palaearctic(4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

In winter, found in a wide range of habitats including coastal marshes, farmland, rubbish tips, urban parks, gardens and playing fields (5). Usual breeding habitats include marshes, ponds, lakes, bogs, gravel pits and dry sites next to water bodies, such as sand-dunes and moorland (4) (3).

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