Silver Gull (Seagull)
Larus novaehollandiae
Size: Birds Size: 41 cm
Family: Laridae (Skuas, Gulls, Terns and allies 18 species in Australia)
Distribution: Most of Australia where there is water, apart from the Western central regions of Australia.
Status: Common
Habitat: Coastal and inland waters, scavenges beaches, seabird colonies, urban areas.
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
About the Silver Gull (Seagull)
The Silver Gull is a very well known bird and is commonly called the Seagull (or perhaps Sea Gull). It is not found that much in the Blue Mountains but it is very common in Sydney, especially at the beach.
Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.
Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Higher Resolution 1000 x 707.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
Return to Australian Birds
