Gull Family and Utah State Bird Story
Gulls nest on ground near water or cliffs and rooftops. Both parents hatch eggs and feed chicks. females lay two to three eggs yearly. In 1848 gulls saved Utah settlers by eating grasshoppers, leading to the sea gull as Utah’s state bird and a Salt Lake City monument. Next week The Mini Page previews ice cream.
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Terns Compared With Gulls A Quick Guide
Terns are close relatives of gulls and generally smaller and slimmer. They dive for fish and feed while in flight, earning the nickname sea swallows. Unlike gulls, terns are less likely to scavenge. Some terns have forked tails, while most gulls do not.
Pelicans a look at one of nature's airsteeds
Pelicans are distant cousins of gulls with long bills and sagging throats. They fly hundreds of miles daily in search of fish and eat mostly fish using throat pouches as nets. They swim roost feed and breed in groups and may live up to 25 years.
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