Franklin's Gull
Identification: slightly smaller than Laughing Gull. It has
a dark mantle and wings, extensive hood with white
eye arcs in basic plumage and smaller bill than Laughing Gull. In flight the
adult bird will show a white band
toward tip of wings.
Franklin's Gull photographed at Mann's Harbor,
North Carolina on December 30, 2005. |
1st Winter Franklin's Gull- Hopewell, Virginia- November 26, 2011 |