Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

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Birds

The default Indiana gull, at reservoirs, ploughed fields and supermarket car parks.

Field facts
HabitatReservoirs, landfills, parking lots
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; peak in winter
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesHerring gull — larger with a red bill spot

Field note: It takes three years to reach full adult plumage.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Do not feed gulls; it concentrates them and creates conflict.

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