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| Length: 22 inches | Wingspan: 54 inches | Seasonality: Rare Visitor |
| ID Keys: Dark gray back and wings, yellow legs, yellow bill with red spot. | ||
The
Lesser Black-backed Gull is normally a Eurasian gull, but has been seen with
increasing frequency in North America in recent decades. This may be due
to a large increase in numbers in Iceland. As numbers continue to
increase, it's quite possible that the Lesser Black-backed Gull may one day
begin breeding in North America.
2) Cornell University's "All About Birds - Lesser Black-backed Gull"
3) eNature.com: Lesser Black-backed Gull
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| South Dakota Status: Rare visitor, most often found along the Missouri River and near Missouri River dams. |
Additional Lesser Black-backed Gull Photos (coming soon!) |
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