Heuglin’s Gull

Larus heuglini

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Laridae

Size:

50-60 centimeters (20-24 inches)

Weight:

550-800 grams (1.2-1.8 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Theodor von Heuglin in 1869.

Short Description:

Heuglin's Gull (Larus heuglini) is a migratory bird species found in Pakistan during the winter months. They are commonly seen along the coastal areas, estuaries, and wetlands of the country. Identified by their white bodies, grey wings, and black wingtips, Heuglin's Gulls exhibit opportunistic feeding behaviors, consuming fish, crustaceans, and various invertebrates. They may also scavenge on human refuse in urban areas. These gulls migrate to their breeding grounds in the Arctic during the breeding season. In Pakistan, they often form mixed flocks with other gull species, adding to the rich avian diversity of the region.

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euglin’s Gull (Larus heuglini) is primarily distributed along the coastal areas of Pakistan, including the shores of the Arabian Sea. They are commonly observed in regions such as Karachi, Gwadar, and other coastal cities and towns

Heuglin’s Gull (Larus heuglini) in Pakistan typically exhibits opportunistic feeding behavior, scavenging along coastal areas, estuaries, and wetlands for fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. They may also feed on human refuse in urban areas. During the winter months, they form mixed flocks with other gull species along the shores of the Arabian Sea, contributing to the avian diversity of Pakistan’s coastal regions.