California Gull
Larus californicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The California gull is a medium-sized gull, smaller on average than the herring gull, but larger on average than the ring-billed gull. Although named after California, it can be found annually across most of western North America, from the Canadian prairie provinces in the northeast and south through western Mexico.
Fun Fact
The South Bay California gull population has grown from less than 1,000 breeding birds in 1982 to over 33,000 in 2006.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat of the California gull are lakes and marshes in interior western North America from the Northwest Territories, Canada south to eastern California and Colorado.
Diet
Eat insects, fish and the eggs and young of other birds, especially ducklings.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance