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 jokett
Jul 18, 2026
Artists Pt, Grand Marais, MN, US
byjokett
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by dmantack
Jul 18, 2026
CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub, Milford, CT 06460, USA
byDavid Mantack
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by jordan68370
Jul 18, 2026
Camden, ME 04843, USA
byJordan Adams
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by aaustin03
Jul 18, 2026
Ocean Beach, NY 11770, USA
byaaustin03
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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