Black-tailed Gull
A species of Gulls Scientific name : Larus crassirostris Genus : Gulls
Black-tailed Gull, A species of Gulls
Botanical name: Larus crassirostris
Genus: Gulls
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Description
The black-tailed gull is medium-sized (46 cm), with a wingspan of 126–128 cm. It has yellow legs and a red and black spot at the end of the bill. Males and females have identical plumage and features, although males are larger in size than females. This gull takes four years to reach full adult plumage. As the name suggests, it has a black tail. The bird has a cat-like call, giving it its Japanese name — umineko (海猫, "sea cat"), and Korean name — gwaeng-yi gull, which means "cat" gull. In Hachinohe they are one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. 
Size
46-48 cm (18-19 in)
Colors
Black
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
10-15 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Black-tailed Gull primarily consume small fish, molluscs, crustaceans, scraps, and carrion. These birds forage by scavenging and hunting alike, showing adaptability in their feeding techniques to secure varied food sources.
Habitat
Black-tailed Gull mainly resides in coastal environments such as seashores with a preference for sandy or rocky terrains, sea cliffs, and rocky islets. The species favors areas adjacent to the East China Sea, including regions like Japan and Manchuria, as well as the Kuril Islands. Estuaries, bays, and coasts serve as their primary habitat, supporting their lifestyle and breeding patterns.
Dite type
Scavenger
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Distribution Area
The species is resident to coastlines of the East China Sea, Japan, Manchuria and the Kuril Islands. It is a vagrant to Alaska and North America and has been found in the Philippines.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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