Larus argentatus

Also known as Herring Gull, European Herring Gull

European herring gulls are highly adaptable, loud, and socially complex birds that dominate coastal skies and urban harbors alike. They establish lifelong monogamous pairs, nesting in noisy colonies on cliffs, islands, and increasingly on city rooftops. Their famous laughing calls and bold food-snatching behavior showcase an exceptional intelligence and ability to exploit human-altered landscapes.