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Birds of Ireland: Black-headed gull

A black-headed gull has a noisy, high-pitched call which includes a thin-sounding, drawn-out kaaww — and they also engage in softer 'chatter'

A black-headed gull lands on a lake in Dublin. Picture: Cathal McNaughton / PA

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 - 01:00

Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody

Black-headed gull [Faoileán an chaipín | Chroicocephalus ridibundus]

A black-headed gull is about 38-44cm long, with a wingspan of 94-105cm.

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