Slender-billed Gull
The slender-billed gull is a mid-sized gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western Indian Ocean on islands and coastal lagoons. Most of the population is somewhat migratory, wintering further south to as far as North Africa and India. A few birds have wandered to western Europe. A vagrant individual was reportedly seen on Antigua, April 24, 1976.
Summary from Wikipedia
Hear it on xeno-canto Community recordings — opens xeno-canto →In Türkiye
Recorded year-round, with records rising clearly in winter.
Most records in December–February.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
6,895 records from Türkiye · #139 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The slender-billed gull looks 'long-faced' with its sloping forehead and slim bill, and its breast flushes pink when breeding.
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