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Gulls (often informally called seagulls) are birds
in the family Laridae. They are most closely related
to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly
related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to
the waders. Until recently, most gulls were placed
in the genus Larus, but this arrangement is now
known to be polyphyletic, leading to the resurrection
of several genera.
They are typically medium to large birds, usually
grey or white, often with black markings on the
head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing
or squawking calls. They have stout, longish bills,
and webbed feet. Gull species range in size from
the Little Gull, at 120 g (4.2 oz) and 29 cm (11.5
inches), to the Great Black-backed Gull, at 1.75
kg (3.8 lbs) and 76 cm (30 inches)... |
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