Gulls of North America

This user—friendly, compact identification guide explores the diverse world of gulls!


Although they are familiar and amusing characters, gulls are frequently dismissed as common "parking lot" birds or because their diverse species can be hard to identify. Both assumptions disregard the beauty and grace of gulls, which are among the most approachable of North America's birds. Ranging in size from the dovelike Little Gull to the eagle—like Great Black—Backed Gull, their behavior and habitat...