Gull
the English name of Larus, a genus of natatorial birds. They are widely distributed along the shores of the several seas and oceans, feeding voraheadlands, making a rude nest in which they lay from two to four eggs. Many of the species are migratory, and all are powerful of wing, which enables them to fly against a storm. They are slaughtered by thousands to provide plumes for ladies' hats. The flesh of the gull is rank and coarse, but that of the young birds is salted for winter use on many N. coasts. The eggs are much sought after for food. Gulls: (1) The sub-family Larinæ, one of three into which the family Laridæ is divided. It contains the genus Lestris (Skua), in addition to the gulls (2) The family Laridæ.
It It comprehends not only the gulls, but the gulls proper. (2) The family Laridx. terns, petrels, etc.