StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height37 cm
Weight230 g
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"Black-billed Gulls can form "super colonies" of over 10,000 birds during breeding season."
Field Guide
Black-billed Gull
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The Black-billed Gull, or Tarāpuka in te reo Māori, is a medium-sized seabird native to New Zealand. With its elegant white plumage and distinctive black bill, this gull stands out among its cousins. It's a common sight along rivers and coasts, often gathering in large, noisy colonies.
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