The
Western Gull (
Larus occidentalis) is a large white-headed
gull that lives on the western coast of
North America. It is a large gull, around 60 cm long with a white head and body, and gray wings. It has a yellow bill with a red subterminal spot (this is the small spot near the end of the bill that chicks peck in order to stimulate feeding).
Photo credit: Daniel Schwen