Dolphin Gull
Leucophaeus scoresbii
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The dolphin gull, sometimes erroneously called the red-billed gull, is a gull native to southern Chile and Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. It is a coastal bird inhabiting rocky, muddy and sandy shores and is often found around seabird colonies. They have greyish feathers, and the feathers on their wings are a darker shade. Dolphin gulls have a varied diet, eating many things ranging from mussels to carrion.
Fun Fact
Dolphin gulls nest in small colonies of up to 200 pairs and are usually on low cliffs, sand or shingle beaches, headlands or marshy depressions.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Scavenger
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance