Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Bird Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

The Pacific Gull is Australia's largest gull it is a black-backed gull with a massive yellow bill, broadly tipped with scarlet on both the upper and lower mandible.

Size

58–65 cm with a wingspan of around 137 - 157cm

Habitat

The Pacific Gull prefers sandy, or less often, rocky coasts and sandy beaches

Distribution

Southern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

BirdLife International (2020) Species factsheet: Larus pacificus (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Pacific Gull
Scientific name: Larus pacificus Latham, 1801
Family: Laridae
Category: Bird Life › Sea Birds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Least Concern

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