Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) Family Laridae Lenth 30" Wingspan 65" Weight 3.6 pounts (1,650 grams)

One of the largest gulls, also known as the "saddle back". An aggressive, predatory bird, it will hunt other small birds like puffins, or maraud the nests of other birds on Baccalieu Island.

It has a yellow eye, and pale pink legs. It flies with slow wingbeats.