Black-headed Gull
BIRDING ARAGÓNBlack-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
ES: Gaviota reidora
Description
L: 34-37cm; W: 100-110cm;
Abundant species in winter, showing conspicuous breeding plumage. Adults in breeding plumage have brown head and white underparts, base of neck and tail, gray back and wings with white tip; red beak and legs. In winter plumage no brown on head, just a few spots near eye; legs orange yellow. Juveniles streaked ochre, with yellowish bill and legs.
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Resident.
- Optimal Season:Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Not threatened
- Hábitat: Wetlands
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Cinco Villas; Bajo Aragón; Caspe; Campo de Daroca y Jiloca
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
