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- Herring gull. The stereotypical gull. Adults are told from most gulls by their large size, pale grey upperparts and pink legs. In summer they have a white head, which develops dark streaking in winter.
- Lesser black-backed gull. Similar size to a herring gull, but often slightly smaller. Adults are recognised by their slate-grey upperparts (contrasting with blacker wing-tips) and bright yellow legs.
- Great black-backed gull. The world's largest gull! Distinguished by huge size, heavy bill and large square head that makes the eye seem small and beady. Adults have blackish upperparts and pale pinkish legs.
- Common gull. Like a much smaller, cuter version of a herring gull. Adults have pale grey upperparts, yellow-green legs, a dark eye and a thin yellow bill.
- Herring gull (Larus argentatus) Herring gulls are large, noisy birds found throughout the year around our coasts and inland around rubbish tips, fields, large reservoirs and lakes, especially during winter.
- Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) The yellow-legged gull has only recently been recognised as a species in its own right, having previously been considered to be a race of herring gull.
- Lesser black-backed gulls (Larus fuscus) The lesser black-backed gull has a dark grey to black back and wings, yellow bill and yellow legs. Their world population, found entirely in Europe, declined in the 19th century due to persecution.
- Great black-backed gulls (Larus marinus) A very large, thick-set black-backed gull, with a powerful beak. It has a heavy flight and can look quite hunched when perched.
Manou is a young swift who was adopted by a young gull couple Blanche. He was raised by her and Yves. Luc is his adoptive brother. Manou is quick and agile, he is always happy, very smart but he cannot fly like a seagull. He is growing by learning to be himself and stop copying the others.
What's the difference between a seagull and a gull? The simple answer to this question is there isn't really a difference between seagulls and gulls. Gull is the family name (Laridae) for this species, and seagull is a nickname for some family members.
Although gulls are a common sight in many areas near the coast, some species of gull, such as herring gulls and kittiwakes, are actually on the UK Red List. They're considered species of conservation concern in the UK because there's evidence suggesting that their populations are in decline overall.
Breeding Common Gulls are found mostly in the north and west of both Scotland and Ireland. However, in Scotland, the highest densities are found on the eastern half of the country from Angus to the Moray Firth, Caithness and the Northern Isles as well as in many Highland straths and glens.
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The Common Gull looks like a smaller version of the Herring Gull, with greenish legs and a yellow bill. Despite its name, it is not at all common in most inland areas, though it can be found in large numbers on the coast and in some eastern counties.
