Uccelli simili a European Herring Gull

Key differences

Lesser Black-backed Gulls have a darker grey (slate-grey to black) mantle, yellow legs (not pink), and a slightly more slender build. The black on the wingtips extends further up the wing, and the white mirrors are often smaller or absent on some primaries. Their call is also typically deeper and more guttural.

Key differences

Yellow-legged Gulls have bright yellow legs (not pink), a slightly darker grey mantle than European Herring Gull, and a more angular head shape. The red spot on the bill is often more extensive. Their calls are generally deeper and more 'barking' than the Herring Gull's.

Key differences

Glaucous Gulls are larger and lack any black on the wingtips; their primaries are white or very pale grey. They have a heavier bill and a generally paler appearance overall. Juveniles are very pale, almost whitish, lacking the heavy brown mottling of juvenile Herring Gulls.

Key differences

Iceland Gulls are smaller and also lack black on the wingtips, having white primaries. They have a smaller, more delicate bill and a rounder head than the Glaucous Gull. Juveniles are very pale, similar to Glaucous Gull but smaller.