What does the Lesser Black-backed Gull eat?

The Lesser Black-backed Gull's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (fish, invertebrates, carrion, refuse, eggs, chicks, small mammals, berries)

How it forages

Highly opportunistic and omnivorous. Feeds on fish, marine invertebrates (crabs, molluscs), insects, earthworms, carrion, refuse from landfills, eggs and chicks of other birds, small rodents, and berries. Often scavenges, follows fishing boats, and forages in agricultural fields.

When it feeds

Diurnal, though may forage at night under artificial light or moonlight, especially in urban areas or at landfills.

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