Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The kelp gull, also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull that breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere. The nominate L. d. dominicanus is the subspecies found around South America, parts of Australia, and New Zealand. L. d. vetula is a subspecies occurring around Southern Africa.
Fun Fact
The kelp gull is a rare vagrant to the United States, with the first record in 1989 on Chandeleur Islands in Louisiana.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance