Silver Gull ("Seagull")
Larus novaehollandiae
Family: Laridae (Skuas, Gulls, Terns and allies 18 species in Australia)
Size: 41 cm
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
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. High Resolution (3008 x 2000)
Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Original Scanned Image.
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