Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

The herring gull is a large gull that breeds in North America.

Arctic herring gullSmithsonian gullAmerican herring gull
A Herring Gull on the rocks at the Barnegat Inlet. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife.
A Herring Gull on the rocks at the Barnegat Inlet. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife.
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Community Sightings

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American Herring Gull observed by addylong
Apr 18, 2026
Red Deer, AB, Canada
byAddy
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by robin04
Apr 18, 2026
Lake St, Port Hope, ON, CA
byRobin
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by tristanducharme
Apr 18, 2026
Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 4B6, Canada
byTristan Ducharme
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by ymmjpd
Apr 18, 2026
Ridge South of Abasand Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
byJean-Pierre De Villiers
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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