Kelp Gull in its natural habitat
Uncommon rarity

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

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StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height57 cm
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"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.

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