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.
Some Birdwatching Resources
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Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia, David Hollands. A comprehensive look at all seventeen Owls, Nightjars and Frogmouths of Australia. Richly illustrated with over 200 photographs, showing all aspects of the birds' lives.
Click here to purchase from Australia $53.49 AUD |
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The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia, Graham Pizzey and Frank Knight. This is the other of the two best bird field guides for Australia. It is the one preferred by most serious birdwatchers. However I find the pictures a bit dull looking for my taste — the birds all kind of look the same to me, making it harder to remember them in my mind. The illustrations are meant to be the most anatomically correct, though. If you want the most serious bird field guide get this one otherwise get Simpson and Day.
Click here to purchase from Australia $40.49 AUD |
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