Great black-backed gull
The great black-backed gull is one of the largest of all gulls and it has a striking and fierce demeanour. It is common around the coasts of Europe and eastern North America, where it breeds on islands, piers and other areas away from mammalian predators. It does not normally nest on buildings, unlike many other large gulls. It feeds mostly on live prey and does not scavenge at human waste as enthusiastically as other species. In breeding plumage it is a beautiful bird that often stands its ground when approached by people. This specimen came from Corbyn beach, in Torquay.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 73/2023/32
- Collection Class
- Birds
- Collection Area Region
- Northern Europe
- Common Name
- great black-backed gull
- Simple Name
- bird: skeleton
- Production Town
- Production Person Initials
- MF
- Production Person Surname
- MC
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
