SHORT-BILLED GULL. 
55. Lams bracliyrhynclius. 17 inches. 
The short-billed Gull or American Mew Gull is much like the 
European variety. Adults in breeding plumage; mantle pearly 
gray; rest of white; outer primary nearly black with a white 
spot at the end. Bill, feet and legs greenish. 
Nest.— On islands in the lakes and rivers of Alaska. The 
nest is generally made of moss, grass and weeds and placed 
on the ground. 
Range. —Breeds from the interior of British Columbia to 
Alaska. Winters in the south to Lower California. 
HEERMAN GULL. 
57. Lams heermanni. 17 inches. 
A handsome little species, often called the White-headed Gull. 
In summer the entire head, neck and throat are white, with a 
red bill and legs. The body color shades abruptly from the 
neck into slaty, both the upper and under parts. The pri¬ 
maries and tail are black. 
Nest. —Similar to others of the Gull family, with three eggs 
greenish drab in color marked with brown, black and lilac 
(2.45 x 1.50). 
Range. —Pacific coast of North America. 
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