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The European herring gull is one of the best-known of all gulls along the shores of Western Europe. Adults in breeding plumage have a light grey back and upper wings and white head and underparts. The wingtips are black with white spots known as mirrors. The bill is yellow with a red spot and a ring of bare yellow skin is seen around the pale eye. Non-breeding adults have brown streaks on their heads and necks. Male and female plumage are identical at all stages of development, but adult males are often larger.