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Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Description:

The Kelp Gull superficially resembles two gulls from further north in the Atlantic Ocean the Lesser Black-backed Gull and the Great Black-backed Gull. The Kelp is intermediate in size between these two species.

Habitat:

The race L. d. vetula (known as the Cape Gull) occurs around southern Africa.

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2 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thank you Ava!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Really nice series.

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Smith Zoo

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 26, 2012
Submitted on Aug 27, 2012

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