RarityUncommon
Height57 cm
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Bird Calls
4 recordings of the Kelp Gull
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"The Kelp Gull is native to the Southern Hemisphere and has expanded its range in Australia over the past several decades, especially in Victoria and Tasmania."
Field Guide
Kelp Gull
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The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus), also known as the Dominican Gull, is a prominent large gull found along much of Australia’s southern coastline and throughout the Southern Hemisphere. With its bold black-and-white colouring, it stands out among Australian gulls and is generally easy to recognise.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Kelp Gull has been recorded.
- Right PointKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 2 species · seen 17 days ago
- Taren Point Shorebird ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 12 species · 20 sightings · seen 2 days ago
- Bay Of IslandsKey spotVictoria · 2 species · seen 35 days ago
- Bay Of MartyrsKey spotVictoria
- Beach & Boat Ramp (Belfast Coastal Reserve)Key spotVictoria
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