Silver Gull
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About the Silver Gull
Also known as: Australian Silver Gull, Seagull, Red-billed Gull
The Silver Gull is a species of gull found around Australia and New Zealand. It is the most common gull in Australia, where it is simply known as "seagull". They are found in all states of Australia.
Silver Gulls have an incredibly varied diet. They scavenge food from dumps and parking lot refuse. They hunt for fish and marine invertebrates. They forage for seeds and berries. They eat insects, eggs, and more. They are opportunistic feeders and may even steal food from terns, pelicans, and other birds.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched January 2, 2015
Scientific Name
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
15 to 17 inches
(38.1 to 43.2 cm)
Wingspan:
3 to 3.2 feet
(91.4 to 96.5 cm)
Weight:
9 to 12 ounces
(255.1 to 340.2 grams)
Range
International Names
Chinese
澳洲银鸥
Czech
racek australský
Danish
Perlegrå Måge
Dutch
Witkopmeeuw
Finnish
hopealokki
French
Mouette argentée
German
Silberkopfmöwe
Italian
Gabbiano australiano
Japanese
ギンカモメ [ginkamome]
Norwegian
Australmåke
Polish
mewa czerwonodzioba
Russian
Австралийская чайка
Spanish
Gaviota Plateada Australiana
Swedish
Silvermås
