GULLS 



66. RING.BILLED GULL. 

 Smaller than the Herring Gull; similar 

 in color, but with the mantel a little darker 



Fig. 63*. 



Kiitiwake GulL Young. 1-6, 



bill, green crossed by a black band, fig 59. 

 Young much lighter than in the Herring 

 Gull, even in the first year the head, neck, 

 and lower parts appearing nearly white; the 

 mantle is pearly as in the adult, but mottled 



