GREY-HEADED GULL

358           GREY-HEADED GULL            Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

South Africa             (51)

Also known as the Grey-hooded Gull. Breeds in South America and Africa south of the Sahara. Breeds large colonies in roadbeds and marshes. Found in coastal or estuarine areas, but rarely at sea. 42 cm.

SILVER GULL

110       SILVER GULL        Larus novaehollandiae

Australia        (110)

Familiar seagull found all over Australia. Also found in NZ, New Caledonia, some sub-Antartic islands and S. Africa. Found near waters on coast and lakes, in urban areas, parks and around rubbish tips.