Black-headed Gull (male) - Chroicocephalus ridibundus In excellent condition – No reserve. Imagine a light-filled coastal interior where soft greys, whites and warm natural textures come together. This beautifully mounted male Black-headed Gull stands proudly on its shell-covered base, bringing the calm atmosphere of seaside landscapes straight into your home. Its refined posture and gentle colour palette make it a subtle yet striking decorative object with genuine high-end quality. Details • Species: Black-headed Gull • Sex: Male • Latin name: Chroicocephalus ridibundus • Period: Late 1970s – Early 1980s • Approx. dimensions: 27 × 12.5 × 33 cm (h × w × d) • Condition: In excellent vintage condition with natural signs of age; please review the photos • Professionally mounted in the Netherlands • Base: Naturalistic shell-textured base with original label Historical & Natural Context The Black-headed Gull is an elegant European coastal species, known for its chocolate-brown breeding hood and agile, floating flight. During the 1970s–1980s, coastal bird monitoring intensified across the Netherlands, making this species a frequently ringed shorebird for research purposes. Its presence in interior design today—especially in natural, Japandi, coastal or modern minimalist spaces—adds a soft, organic accent that never overwhelms. Provenance & Legal Notes Mounted legally and professionally in the Netherlands in accordance with the 1936 Bird Act by high-end taxidermist R. Knol in Sint Maartensdijk (Netherlands). The metal ring visible on the leg is a typical bird ring from the 1970s–1980s, issued by ornithological organisations or breeders for identification and scientific study. These rings usually contain coded information such as the organisation’s abbreviation, the unique number of the ringer/breeder, the year code, and a sequential identification number. Shipping Carefully packaged for safe worldwide shipment.