Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy

Bird Description:

Australia’s most familiar gull, often seen near beaches, picnic spots, and boat ramps.

Special features:

Red bill and legs distinguish them from overseas gulls

Adaptable and opportunistic feeders

Loud, high-pitched “kek-kek-kek” call

Did you know?:

These gulls are incredibly social and intelligent—some have learned to drop shellfish on rocks to crack them open or raid unattended food with military precision.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/silver-gull

Habitat: Coastal

Location: 1770-Foreshore, 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Nth, 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Sth, 1770-LARC Bird Tour, 1770-Sandbar, Ocean Beaches

Size: Medium to Large

Type of bird: Seabirds