More than 383,000 wild bird deaths since October 2021 can be attributed to an outbreak of avian flu virus, suspected to have been brought to North America by a great black-backed gull.

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Gulls are also good indicators of disease in an ecosystem. The team found an increase of disease hosts where the gulls congregate, sometimes up to 200 birds at each locale, in summer.

The Ross's gull may also feed on dead animals, she said, noting that she saw the deceased Ross's gull consuming parts of a dead snow goose that was lying on ice in Ford County. Contact Tim ...

Disease is another factor, according to the RSPB. But Rock argues that these two things do not fully explain the rise in urban gulls and says more research needs to be done.

Ross's gulls are generally 11.4 to 12.2 inches long, weigh 4.9 to 8.8 ounces and have a wingspan of 35.4 to 39.4 inches, according to www.allaboutbirds.org. The species is protected in the U.S. by ...

The Ross's gull will become part of the University of Kansas Natural History Museum's collection. The bird, first spotted alive on Jan. 31, attracted birdwatchers from across the country.