Silver Gull

by Maryse Jansen

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Silver Gull

Artist

Maryse Jansen

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Photograph - Photograph

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Silver Gull
The Silver Gull may be the most common Gull in Australia, but that doesn't take away from its striking appearance. Especially the bright red bill and ring around the eye stand out! The lighting in this portrait is incredibly beautiful thanks to adverse weather conditions.
The bird can be found mainly near coastal areas. It has a white head and breast and a silver or grey back. The beak and legs are increasingly red in colour as the bird ages. They feed on worms, fish, insects and crustaceans but are also successful scavengers. This brings them in regular close contact with humans when they are looking for food scraps.
Don't confuse the species with Larus Argentatus, the Herring Gull, which is called Silver Gull in many other languages. This Gull is much larger and lives in a completely different range.
Taken in Central Queensland, Australia.

birds, gull, Silver Gull, Chroicocephalus Novaehollandiae, Larus Novaehollandiae, grey-backed gulls, wild birds, wildlife, beach, ocean, sea, water, Queensland, Australia, shore

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July 14th, 2023

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