Photo by Alan Henry

Scientific Name: Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

As many gull species do, the silver gull has a harsh, screaming call.

• Size: Weight: 8 to 13 ounces; Length: 15 to 18 inches; Wingspan: Average 37 inches
• Diet: Opportunistic diet including fish, marine and terrestrial invertebrates, seeds, insects and bird eggs
• Habitat: Coastal and inland habitats, will even be found in garbage dumps
• Range in the Wild: Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Conservation Status

Listed as Least Concern. The silver gulls have a large range and a stable population size.

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