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Kelp Gull, Gaviota Dominicana

Larus dominicanus

Description:

Los adultos tienen las partes superiores y alas color negros. La cabeza, pecho, vientre y cola son de color blanco. El pico es amarillo con una mancha roja y las patas tienen coloración amarilla.

Habitat:

Habita las costas e islas del Hemisferio Sur.

Notes:

Thanks, @Liam for clarifying.

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Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus Kelp Gull


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3 Comments

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

The one who is eating is a 1st cycle (juvenile).

isscarr
isscarr 12 years ago

The dominican seagull (the one with the yellow beak) are omnivores. Eat carrion and little fishes. I don't know which species is the other one.

Mhmood Zaidan
Mhmood Zaidan 12 years ago

Nice shot, it looks as if the photo is showing the steps for the bird to land :) does that bird eat fishes?

isscarr
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X Región de Los Lagos, Chile

Spotted on Oct 20, 2009
Submitted on Dec 9, 2011

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