Pacific Gull
NamePacific Gull
Common NamePacific Gull
Scientific NameLarus pacificus
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)142
Length (cm)62
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, and underparts, with a dark brown to black back and upperwings. The tail is white with a broad black subterminal band. The legs are bright yellow, and the large, heavy bill is yellow with a prominent red spot near the tip of the lower mandible. Eyes are pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, guttural 'ow-ow-ow' calls, often described as mournful or barking, and a harsh 'karr-karr' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southern coasts of Australia, including Tasmania, extending from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Identifying Featureslarge size, heavy yellow bill with red tip on lower mandible, dark back and wings contrasting with white head and underparts, yellow legs
Description
The Pacific Gull is a large, robust gull endemic to the southern coasts of Australia. It is characterized by its distinctive heavy yellow bill with a red tip and its striking adult plumage of a white head and underparts contrasting with a dark back and wings. This species is often seen foraging along beaches, rocky shores, and estuaries.
