Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)

Western Gull, a reference photo — Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The western gull (Larus occidentalis) is a large white-headed gull that lives on the west coast of North America and the Pacific Ocean. The western gull ranges from British Columbia, Canada, to Baja California, Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Gull being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Larus schistisagus
Larus livens

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Laridae
Genus: Larus
Species: Larus occidentalis

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