California Gull (Larus californicus)

Rare but regular winter visitors in NC.
Adult California Gull with a N. Gannet (back left) and a Herring Gull (back right).

Note the dark eye, yellowish green legs/feet, more white in the wingtip, and position of black & red on bill distinguish this bird from similar Herring Gull.

Off Hatteras, NC
6 Mar 2006

Adult California Gull

Off Hatteras, NC
6 Mar 2006

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Created on ... March 7, 2006 | Updated on ... March 7, 2006 | jspippen@duke.edu