Gulls
Gull Information
Gulls, also referred to as seagulls, are medium to large birds with white and grey feathers and black markings on their wings or heads. They have a noisy wailing call and stand on webbed feet. They are most predominant in coastal places near large bodies of water like oceans and lakes. In the wild, gulls can live up to 40 or more years.
What does a Gull look like?
Adult gulls have white bodies with gray and black patches over their backs, wings, and heads. The pests are characterized by their webbed feet, long wings, and slightly hooked beaks. Gulls range in size depending on the species, with the herring gull weighing about two pounds, while the great black-backed gull may reach up to four.
What does a Gull eat?
Gulls eat a wide variety of foods. These pests are not picky, obtaining much of their food by taking advantage of resources provided by humans like trash cans and landfills. Some species are carnivorous, feeding on aquatic animals, carcasses, and insects, while others may also eat plants and crops. Additionally, many types of gulls eat the eggs and young of others of their own species.
Gull habitats
Despite commonly being called seagulls, these pests’ habitats are not limited to coastal areas. Gulls are widely distributed in North America, often sighted in rural regions, agricultural fields, and urban areas alike. Wide, flat spaces with plenty of open ground to land, such as beaches, parking lots, airports, and well-trimmed lawns, attract the pests.
