Gulls & Terns

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

A medium-sized gull with a small bill, yellow legs, and dark eyes. This North American species was formerly included within Mew Gull.

Where to look

Coastal meadows, estuaries, and the Buskin River area; frequently seen inland on fields and roadsides.

Coastal areas, lakes, rivers, and forest edges.

Fish, invertebrates, insects, and berries.

Short-billed Gull was split from the Old World Common Gull complex in 2021; older Alaska guides may still call it Mew Gull.