Silver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

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Notes

Commonly found throughout Australia. The bright red bill and legs indicate a mature adult.

Details

Identification

Bird Family
Laridae
Family Common Name
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Size
Medium (approx 40cm)
Color
White and Grey
Wing Shape
Narrow
Tail Shape
Forked
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Plumage Description
White head, neck, and underparts with pale grey wings and back. Black wingtips with white mirrors. Bright red bill, legs, and eye-ring.

Environment

Habitat Type
Aquatic (Estuary)

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
Commonly found throughout Australia. The bright red bill and legs indicate a mature adult.
Silver Gull
Silver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae by Freckles
Silver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae by Freckles

Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Narrow
Tail Shape
Forked
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Bird FamilyLaridae
Family Common NameGulls, Terns, and Skimmers
SizeMedium (approx 40cm)
ColorWhite and Grey
Plumage DescriptionWhite head, neck, and underparts with pale grey wings and back. Black wingtips with white mirrors. Bright red bill, legs, and eye-ring.

Environment

Habitat Type
Aquatic (Estuary)

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)

Added Details

Commonly found throughout Australia. The bright red bill and legs indicate a mature adult.