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This is the largest gull, bigger than a Herring Gull. It is 71-79 cm (28-31 in) long with a 1.5-1.7 m (5-5.7 ft) wingspan and a body weight of 1.3-2 kg (2.9-4.4 lb), though large males regularly exceed this weight. It is bulky, and has a powerful bill.

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This is the largest gull, bigger than a Herring Gull. It is 71-79 cm (28-31 in) long with a 1.5-1.7 m (5-5.7 ft) wingspan and a body weight of 1.3-2 kg (2.9-4.4 lb), though large males regularly exceed this weight. It is bulky, and has a powerful bill.