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 ncb1221
Mar 1, 2026
St. Tammany Parish, LA, USA
byncb1221
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by foxsu
Mar 1, 2026
Sunnyside, Queens, NY, USA
byfoxsu
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by crustyevilthrall
Mar 1, 2026
York, ME 03909, USA
byMaxwell Cantelmo
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Herring Gull observed by delmary
Mar 1, 2026
NUBBLE LIGHT / SOHIER PARK, Sohier Park Rd, York, ME 03909, USA
byDaryll Marie
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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