What does the Western Gull eat?

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

Diet overview

Omnivore, primarily carnivorous and scavenging

How it forages

Highly opportunistic and omnivorous. Primarily scavenges carrion, fish offal, and human refuse. Also preys on fish, marine invertebrates (crabs, mussels, sea urchins), eggs and chicks of other seabirds, small mammals, and insects. Known to drop shellfish from heights to break them open.

When it feeds

Diurnal, active during daylight hours for foraging and social interactions.

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