The symbolic meaning of seagulls

Seagulls symbolize freedom, purity, tenacity, courage and fearlessness. They are not afraid of the hardships in life. They represent perseverance, courage and tenacity, and can face some difficulties bravely and resolutely, without fear or flinching.

Seagull means: peace, peace. It can be said that it is peaceful, but it is generally safe. Especially for seafarers, seeing seagulls means reaching the shore safely.

Common seabirds at sea. Sex likes to fly in groups, feathers are mostly black and white, and they feed on fish snails, insects or grains, young leaves of plants, etc.

Seagull (scientific name: Larus canus) is a medium-sized seagull. The body length is 38-44cm, the wingspan106-125cm, the weight is 300-500g, and the service life is 24 years.

Legs and spotless rings have narrow green and yellow mouths, white tails, white tips of primary flight feathers, and large white wing mirrors. In winter, the head and neck are scattered with brown fine lines, and sometimes the corners of the mouth are black. Seagulls are handsome and charming, and their lower feathers are as white as snow.

Seagulls are migratory birds, distributed in Europe, Asia to Alaska and western North America. Found in the northeastern province of China during the migration. Overwintering in the whole coastal areas including Hainan Island and Taiwan Province Province; It also exists in most inland lakes and rivers in eastern and southern China.

The species has a wide distribution range, which is not close to the critical value standard for the survival of vulnerable and endangered species (the distribution area or fluctuation range is less than 20,000 square kilometers, and the habitat quality, population size and distribution area are fragmented), and the population trend is stable, so it is evaluated as a species without survival crisis.

Characteristics of seagulls

Seagulls call loudly and beautifully, generally live by the sea, and will not take the initiative to attack humans. They have a long life, light bodies, white and gray feathers and flesh-colored feet.

Seagulls are "harbour cleaners". Besides eating fish, shrimp, crabs and shellfish, it also likes to pick up leftovers abandoned by people on board. They are almost frequent visitors around ports, docks, bays and ships. On the ship's route, seagulls will follow, and even walking on the beach at low tide will wake up a group of seagulls.