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Yellow-legged gull
Scientific name: Larus michahellis
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: LARIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 10 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 200 à 300 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Rocky coasts, cliffs, urban areas
Description:
The yellow-legged gull is a large seabird found primarily along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. It is easily recognized by its white plumage, gray wings, and yellow legs. This gull is omnivorous and feeds on fish, marine invertebrates, and food waste, making it an opportunist. It is also known for its nesting behaviors on rocky coastlines and cliffs and can occasionally be seen in urban areas.
Recommended lens:
>=400 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the yellow-legged gull using a telephoto lens to capture its behavior in flight or while feeding. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is soft and the bird is more active. Be patient and ready to capture a moment when it is flying near the sea or perched on a rock.
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