Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) {!--서부갈매기(북미)--> From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's online digital media library.
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Metadata
Title: Western Gull
Alternative Title: Larus occidentalis
Creator: Karney, Lee
Source: WO-Lee Karney-2430
Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contributor: DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Language: EN - ENGLISH
Rights: (public domain)
Audience: (general)
Subject: Karney, Seabirds, Birds, Gulls
Description
Table Of Contents: Along much of the Pacific coast, this is the only nesting gull. Breeding colonies are located on rocky headlands or offshore islands. The Western Gull is primarily a bird of the coast, but many move upriver at the end of the breeding season when the salmon are running.
Date
Available: April 06 2004
Issued: March 26 2004
Modified: April 08 2004