sea gull

Coastal white bird

A sea gull is a gull—any of the gray-and-white seabirds common along coastlines and inland waterways.

Though widely used, *seagull* is technically redundant since gulls are already associated with the sea.

The birds are known for scavenging, stealing food, and their raucous calls: Sea gulls circled the fishing boat.

Related
  • squawkHarsh grating bird cry
  • cryVocal expression of emotion
  • oceanMassive saltwater body
  • open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
  • beachSandy waterside margin

coastal bird · scavenger · stealing food · fish and chips · screech · sky · coastline · webbed feet · avian · chips · fries · bill · wingspan · flock · white · gray · beak · omnivorous

Categories
Opposites
habitat

sea gullroadrunner

Fast terrestrial cuckoo

forest bird · prairie chicken · vulture · owl · woodpecker

behavioral character

sea gullswan

Large graceful waterbird

eagle · dove · hummingbird · songbird · pelican

ecological niche and behavior

sea gullosprey

Fish-catching bird of prey

peregrine falcon · owl · hummingbird · pelican · kingfisher

Family

seagull, seagulls

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G