Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Goéland brun
Larus fuscus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Lesser Black-backed Gull
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21" 53.3cm | 54" 137cm | 1.8 lb. 816g | Laridae | Larus fuscus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Lesser Black-backed Gull is becoming a more common gull seen in North America every year. Although, its nothern nesting area is not really known, it probably nests in the the northern regions of Canada and Greenland. This seabird was once only native to Europe. It can be identified by its slaty-coloured mantle and yellow legs. It is seen throughout all the Caribbean islands and it has been seen as a vagrant in Cuba."