Silver Gull

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iSilver Gull

Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Laridae
Genus: Larus
Species: L. novaehollandiae
Binomial name
Larus novaehollandiae
Stephens, 1826

The Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae) also known as the seagull in southern Australia, is the most common gull seen in Australia. It has been found throughout the continent, but particularly coastal areas.

It has adapted well to urban environments, thriving around shopping centres and garbage dumps.

[edit] References

  • BirdLife International (2004). Larus novaehollandiae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
  • Pizzey. G and Knight. F, 1997 The field guide to the birds of Australia, pg. 224, Angus and Robertson, Hong Kong. ISBN 0 207 18013 X