black-backed gull

• Ave marinha de grande porte do gênero Larus, geralmente com dorso cinza-escuro ou preto e partes inferiores brancas, comum em regiões costeiras do Hemisfério Norte.

A large seabird of the genus Larus, typically with a dark grey or black back and white underparts, commonly found in coastal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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   A large, powerful gull with a dark back and wings, commonly found in coastal regions.

   Gaivota-de-dorso-preto

   • The black-backed gull is known for its aggressive behavior when feeding.
   • We spotted a black-backed gull soaring above the cliffs.
   • Black-backed gulls often steal food from other seabirds.