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

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

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