Gulls inhabit coastlines of oceans, bays, and major lakes. They typically prefer to stay within sight of land - some travel far inland to find food.

Where do seagulls live?

Seagulls live near the coast -- any coast. Despite the seemingly ocean-exclusive name, these birds can be found near the sea and lakes alike, and they don't discriminate between saltwater and freshwater bodies.

Do seagulls live everywhere?

The gulls have a worldwide cosmopolitan distribution. They breed on every continent, including the margins of Antarctica, and are found in the high Arctic as well. They are less common on tropical islands, although a few species do live on islands such as the Galapagos and New Caledonia.