There are somewhere around 50 living seagull species. These birds are also known as gulls - which common name do you use for them? Seagulls are considered annoying pests by some people, but around here we love them! Learn more seagull facts, or gull facts, on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Family - Laridae
Range: Cosmopolitan
Habitat: Ocean shores, lakes, ponds, parking lots, and trash heaps
Size: 2-5 feet (60.96cm-1.524m) wingspan
Diet: Crustaceans, eggs, worms, fish, rodents, reptiles, seed, fruits, and dead bodies
Threats: Sharks, hawks, eagles, foxes, weasels, and dolphins
Life span: Five to fifteen years
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@GlarusGaming
2 years ago
I love seagulls. There is something magical about they're ability to not care about anything.
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