Larus atricilla
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Larus atricilla

TitleLarus atricilla
ArtistRobert Ridgway
Date2 Aug 1879 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
OriginCobb Island, Northampton, Virginia, United States, North America Cobb Island
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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