Larus Marinus is a scientific name for a seabird commonly known as the great black-backed gull. There are several synonyms for the same in different languages. For instance, in French, it is called "goeland marin," while in Spanish, it is known as "gaviota argentea." German people call it "mantelmöwe," whereas the Italians refer to it as "gabbiano reale." In Swedish, it is known as "silltrut," and in Finnish, the bird is called "merilokki." The great black-backed gull is a large bird, with a white head and a body of blackish-brown feathers. It prefers to live near the seashores and mainly feeds on fishes, insects, and any scraps of food it may come across.