Black-billed Gull
Chroicocephalus bulleri
Near ThreatenedAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The black-billed gull, also called Buller's gull or tarāpuka (Māori), is a Near Threatened species of gull in the family Laridae. This gull is found only in New Zealand, its ancestors having arrived from Australia around 250,000 years ago.
Fun Fact
The species has been sighted occasionally on Stewart Island and The Snares, as well as at altitudes of up to 1700 MASL on the mainland.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to New Zealand.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance