Ever thought about gulls?
Most people will be surprised when I tell them the seagull is our most recent endangered species. Some will disbelieve me, others may doubt conservation, but others will be shocked.
The Red-billed Gull, the small one that snatches your chips at the seashore is a declining species. It was recently moved to Nationally Vulnerable. Then go to the Black-Billed Gull. It is the worlds most threatened gull species. Again most people won't believe me as well as think it is the same as the "Common" red-bill. Along with this media is spreading the gull hatred by posting gull "attacks" and "gull eats starling etc". I aim to help not just New Zealands gulls, but the gulls of the world, by teaching others and any other way I can. |
About our Gulls
Southern Black-BackedThese gulls, also know as Kelp Gull, are much larger than the other two. Their juveniles look brown and are often mistaken by many people for being a different species...
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Red-BilledThis chip-eater, often seen as a pest, is our most recent endangered species. You can see them though out the country...
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Black-BilledThis in-land breeding gull is very similar to their coastal cousins, though diffidently the rare of the two...
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