Silver Gull

Scientific Name: Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Description: The Silver Gull is the most common gull of Australia. It has been found throughout the continent, but particularly at or near coastal areas. It is a native species and now breeds in large numbers at nearby Mud Islands as a result of increases in food availability due to human scraps and feeding.

Type: Bird
Where to find: Estuary Intertidal Reef Open Ocean
Size: 45cm