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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Silver Gull Larus novaehollandiae | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 41cm. Only resident seagull in North QLD. Omnivores. Nest are usually on thr ground, with 2 to 3 eggs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Coastal areas, inland water ways, beaches, seabird colonies and mainly urban areas. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid areas. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, August to April, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (44) .. observations (142) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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