Scientific Name: Larus dominicanus
Population Estimate: 3M - 4M
Range / Habitat: The kelp gull is widespread along coasts and on islands throughout the
Southern Hemisphere, occurring in southern Africa, Madagascar,
Australia, New Zealand, South America and the Falkland Islands, as well
as on Antarctica and many subantarctic islands
Field Notes: The kelp gull is a large bird with slate-black wings, a white head and
body, and an all-white tail. The underwing is white, tipped black, and
the dark upperwing bears a white bar, with white markings on the wing
tips. The beak is yellow, with a conspicuous red spot on the lower mandible, and the yellow eye is surrounded by an orange-red ring.
Personal Notes:
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