UK / EUROPE

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)

Of similar size to the Herring Gull but with a near black back in the adult (juveniles are grey backed). It is only likely to be confused with the Greater Black-backed Gull but this is much larger and has pink legs. It breeds in colonies around coasts and lake sides.


Yellow legs are another good identification feature to look for. Craster, Northumberland, UK.

Ref: LesserBlackBackedGull1


Worthing, West Sussex, UK.

Ref: LesserBlackBackedGull2