Pacific Gull
Larus pacificus
Aves › Charadriiformes › Laridae › Larus
Conservation status: least_concern
The Pacific gull is a gull, native to the coasts of Australia. It is moderately common in a band along the coast between Carnarvon, Western Australia, in the west, and Sydney in the east, as well as Tasmania and other islands off the continent's southern coast. It has, however, become scarce in some parts of the south-east, as a result of competition from the kelp gull.
How To Identify
Pacific Gulls are medium-to-large gulls, typically featuring pale gray and white plumage throughout their bodies. They possess strong bills that often display contrasting colors, such as bright yellow or orange markings on the bill tips.
Habitat
Pacific Gulls inhabit rocky coastlines, cliff-top breeding colonies, and nearshore marine environments primarily along the southern coasts of Australia and Tasmania.
Behaviour
These gulls are highly territorial and colonial breeders that aggressively defend nesting sites, often engaging in fierce combat with intruders and competing for prime cliff-edge locations.
Native Range
The Pacific gull is native to the coasts of Australia.
Did You Know?
Pacific Gulls are one of the largest gull species in the world and are known for their aggressive predatory behavior, actively hunting and killing other seabirds including penguins and cormorants. They have even been observed dropping shellfish and sea urchins from great heights onto rocks to crack them open.
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