Seagull

Gulls are seabirds in the family Laridae. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae), and more distantly to the waders, auks and skimmers. Most gulls belong to the large genus Larus. They are in general medium to large birds, typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. Most gulls, particularly Larus species, are ground nesting omnivores, which will take live food or scavenge opportunistically. The live food often includes crabs and small fish. In this picture you can see a single seagull flying peacefully over the coast.
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