Pics of Southern Black-Backed Gull at Cottontree

By Birding-Aus, on December 2nd, 2011

Pics of what I thouhgt might be a Southern Black-Backed Gull (Kelp Gull) at  Cottontree http://australasiaforum.net/australasia/index.php?topic=12251 ===============================

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2 comments to Pics of Southern Black-Backed Gull at Cottontree

• Ian May

  December 4, 2011 at 10:44 am

  Hello Wayne

  Yes, you are correct. Your photograph is an adult Southern Black-Backed Gull. It was commonly known by this name until the early 80’s.

  Also known as Dominican Gull and more recently in Australia as Kelp Gull, this is (for now) the accepted common name.

  Regards

  Ian May St Helens, Tasmania

  Wayne Ellis wrote:

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• Nikolas Haass

  December 3, 2011 at 9:03 pm

  Hi Wayne and John,

  Plumage and bare parts fit for adult Kelp Gull. Head shape and thick bill indicate male.

  Cheers,

  Nikolas