European herring gull
A kind of gull · also called Herring gull
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The European herring gull is a familiar, heavy coastal seabird standing about 16 inches tall.
It is one of the most widespread large gulls in Europe, noticeably bigger and heavier than common gulls. Males are usually slightly larger and heavier than females, though both share the same coloring. Despite weighing only a few pounds, their deep chests and long wings make them look much bulkier than they really are.
From Wikipedia
The European herring gull or simply herring gull is a large gull, up to 66 cm (26 in) long. It breeds throughout the northern and western coasts of Europe.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a European herring gull?
- A European herring gull stands about 16 inches (0.4 m) tall, measures 22 inches (0.55 m) long, and weighs around 2.2 pounds (1 kg). That gives it roughly the standing height of a standard bowling pin.
- How much space does a European herring gull take up?
- About 4.23 cups (1 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 4.23 cups (1 L)
- Length
- 21.7 in (55 cm)
- Height
- 15.7 in (40 cm)
Quick answer
A European herring gull stands about 16 inches (0.4 m) tall, measures 22 inches (0.55 m) long, and weighs around 2.2 pounds (1 kg). That gives it roughly the standing height of a standard bowling pin.
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