herring gull

noun

herring gull

a common gull, Larus argentatus, that has a white plumage with black-tipped wings and pink legs

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Herring Gull and the primaries are grayish instead of black.

Mr. Brose saw him, and was on his tracks like a fish-hawk on a herring-gull.

The Herring Gull is a large and powerful bird, thoroughly competent to dispose of a herring or even a more bulky fish.

Thus the Herring-Gull occupies a comparatively small area, although one many times larger than that of the Guillemot.

Thus the Herring-Gull occupies a comparatively small area, though one which is many times larger than that of the Guillemot.

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