Armenian gulls migrating to Iran’s Lake Urmia

Armenian gulls migrating to Iran’s Lake Urmia
ECONEWS – One of the main breeding sites for Armenian gull (Larus armenicus) worldwide is Lake Urmia, situated in northwestern Iran.

Econews, in a report citing TEHRANTIMES, Among large gulls, it is rather small and delicate with a short bill and a “sweet”, round-headed profile. Adults have a prominent black band across the bill. Wingtips are extensively black with little white. Young birds are brown and streaked, have a rather limited range, and breed on upland lakes.

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