Black Headed Gall
  • Persian name Kakai Sar Seyah
  • English name Black Headed Gall
  • Scientific name Larusridibundus
  • Family Laridae
  • Morphology Body length: 38 cm. Medium sized bird that is readily identified by the prominent white leading edge of the upper wing, contrasting with the dark grey wing color. In summer, the head has a brownish black color with a white half ring around the eye, the reddish colored legs and bill. The bill has a black tip. In winter, this brown hood retreats and the birds have a largely white head with a dark spot behind the eye.
  • Ethology More agile and faster than most gulls in flight.