Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

(Stephens, 1826)

Vernacular names
English : Silver gull
French : Mouette argentée

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Charadriiformes
Family : Laridae
Notes : 3 subspecies known

Identification
Adults can reach 43 cm in length for a weight of 430 g. Bright red legs, bill with slightly clear tip, prominent bright red eye-ring and clear eyes. Plumage mostly pure white except for light grey wings and white-spotted black flight feathers.

Range and habitat
The species occurs around Australia, Tasmania, New Caledonia, New Zealand and nearby islands. Lives in sandy and rocky shores, inland parks, rubbish dumps and fields.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species seems to be abundant within its range and its populations are steadily increasing. It faces no known threats at this time.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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