Common Name: Silver Gull

Distribution: Mainland Australia and Tasmania. Also found in New Caledonia and New Zealand.

Ecological Notes: The Silver Gull inhabits coastal bays and beaches, offshore islands, inland lakes and urban areas. In non-urban areas the Silver Gull’s diet consists of insects, worms, crustaceans and fish. In areas of human habitation they will scavenge leftovers and garbage and reach nuisance-levels around dumps and marinas.

Additional Notes: Silver Gulls nest in large colonies on offshore islands. It rarely ventures far from land.

References: Atlas of Living Australia at Silver Gull Accessed 29 July 2020.
Birdlife Australia at http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/silver-gull Accessed 27 July 2020.