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White headed sea gull in flight over the Arabian Sea near Dwarka, Gujarat, India #196092080
Description
Heuglin's gull, Larus fuscus heuglini, or the Siberian gull, is a seabird and seen in coastal areas and beaches of Saurashtra. It is frequently seen in large groups, especially in coastal fishing villages. It is a common winter migrant to Gujarat and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent from the cold Siberian Tundra, where they breed.It has a dark grey mantle with black wing tips and is normally the darkest gull found here. It is large with a rounded head, strong bill and long legs and wings. It is usually heavily streaked on the nape in the winter, with some streaking also on the head. Although an opportunistic feeder, flying over fishing boats to grab discarded fish, its diet mainly consists of molluscs, worms, and crustaceans