C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

CIOC 2308

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Charadriiformes · Laridae

American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus).

ATK108

DEF91

XC1036311 · Doug Hynes · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 60–66 cm
Body Mass: 1.09 kg
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 108

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 108).

DEF 91

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 91).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Doug Hynes · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: Northern & Western Alaska and Northern Yukon across subarctic Canada to Baffin I. and Newfoundland & Southern on Eastern North Pacific coast to South-central British Columbia; Eastern to Great Lakes & inland Northeastern USA and Western North Atlantic coast Southern to North Carolina Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Larus smithsonianus

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

North America: Northern & Western Alaska and Northern Yukon across subarctic Canada to Baffin I. and Newfoundland & Southern on Eastern North Pacific coast to South-central British Columbia; Eastern to Great Lakes & inland Northeastern USA and Western North Atlantic coast Southern to North Carolina