One of the main breeding sites for Armenian gull (Larus armenicus) worldwide is Lake Urmia, situated in northwestern Iran. 

Among large gulls, it is rather small and delicate with a short bill and a “sweet”, round-headed profile. Adults have a prominent black band across the bill. Wingtips are extensively black with little white. Young birds are brown and streaked, have a rather limited range, and breed on upland lakes.

Photo: ISNA / Soheil Faraji