Birds of North America
Puzzle 72 · Islands and Open Seas · Page 100 in print
Heermann's Gull
After breeding, Heermann’s Gulls disperse mainly northward toward the United States, where small flocks often rest among other coastal birds.
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Black Legs
The adult leg color.
Black Tail
The dark tail of adults.
Fish Piracy
Stealing fish from other seabirds.
Flotsam
Floating debris used in nest linings.
Glasswort
A salt-tolerant plant on the main nesting island.
Gray Rump
The gray patch above the tail.
Groveling
A female’s crouching and calling response during courtship.
Harbors
Sheltered coastal feeding habitat.
Isla Rasa
The Mexican island holding most breeding birds.
Kelp Beds
Marine habitat used for foraging and scavenging.
Sea of Cortez
Another name for the gulf containing Isla Rasa.
Sloughs
Sheltered coastal waters used by birds.
Sooty Brown
The overall color of immature birds.
Tidepools
Coastal pools searched for food.
White Head
The breeding adult’s distinctive head color.
Sources
- Heermanns Gull: IdentificationCornell Lab of Ornithology
- Heermanns Gull: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology