What does the Gull eat?

The 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, crustaceans, insects, eggs, carrion, refuse, small mammals, berries, seeds)

How it forages

Highly opportunistic and omnivorous. They feed on fish, marine invertebrates (crabs, mussels), insects, eggs and chicks of other birds, carrion, refuse from human activities, small rodents, berries, and seeds. They forage by surface-seizing, dipping, shallow-plunging, and scavenging.

When it feeds

Diurnal, primarily active during daylight hours for foraging and social interactions. May forage at night under bright moonlight or artificial light sources, especially in urban areas.

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