The ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis)is a medium-sized gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific delawarensis refers to the Delaware River. The ring-billed gulls' breeding habitat is near lakes, rivers, or the coast in Canada and the northern United States. They nest colonially on the ground, often on islands. This bird tends to be faithful to its nesting site, if not its mate, from year to year. The ring billed Gull is omnivorous. Their diet varies with location and season, but major items include insects, fish, earthworms, grain, rodents, and refuse. They often in forage in freshly plowed fields for grubs and earthworms. Adult Ring-billed Gulls are noisy birds with a varied vocal repertoire. Among their most common utterances is a high-pitched, rising squeal of what may sound like indignation or outrage, followed by a series of short exclamatory notes. Here is a link so you can listen to them too.
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Ring-Billed Gull
The ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis)is a medium-sized gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific delawarensis refers to the Delaware River. The ring-billed gulls' breeding habitat is near lakes, rivers, or the coast in Canada and the northern United States. They nest colonially on the ground, often on islands. This bird tends to be faithful to its nesting site, if not its mate, from year to year. The ring billed Gull is omnivorous. Their diet varies with location and season, but major items include insects, fish, earthworms, grain, rodents, and refuse. They often in forage in freshly plowed fields for grubs and earthworms. Adult Ring-billed Gulls are noisy birds with a varied vocal repertoire. Among their most common utterances is a high-pitched, rising squeal of what may sound like indignation or outrage, followed by a series of short exclamatory notes. Here is a link so you can listen to them too.