Name: Gull, Caspian
Scientific name: Larus cachinnas
Type: Gull
Color: Black,Grey,White
Habitat: Coast,Ocean,Water
Size: 58-60cm
Conservation status:
Winter Visitor
Description:
Similar to Steppe Gull with large white head. Comes to Qatar as winter visitor to coastal areas. Smaller than the Heuglin's Gull, but more paler in colour with long bill and upright stance and distinctive blank facial expression, sloping rounded head and dark eyes. In flight has less of black and large all white wing tips. Like the Steppe Gull, stands erect both inside and outside water.
