Herring gull
Herring gull
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Range
The herring gull has a complex distribution throughout the northern hemisphere, and consists of a number of subspecies. Main areas of population are north-west Europe, eastern Arctic Russia and North America (3). The population occurring in Britain, Ireland, France and Iceland belong to the subspecies Larus argentatus argenteus (3). Herring gulls breed around most of Britain's coasts; they are absent from some areas of eastern England (3), but are widespread inland during the winter (4).
Habitat
This versatile species breeds in a range of habitats, including cliffs, beaches, small islands, inland sites and even buildings (3). They also exploit rubbish dumps, particularly during winter (6).
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