Herring gull
Scientific name: Larus argentatus
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 55-67cmWingspan: 130-150cm
Weight: 690-1440g
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.