Species: Larus schistisagus
English Name: Slaty-backed Gull
Chinese Name: 灰背鷗
Family: Laridae
Description:
The Slaty-backed Gull has 55-67 cm in length, much bigger than Heuglin’s Gull. Macao is usually visited by first-winter birds, which have grayish-brown plumage, dark tail, black bill and pinkish legs and feet. Adults are mainly white with dark grey wings and dark tail. The bill is yellow with a red spot.
© 2011 Francesco Veronesi
© 2005 Charles Lam
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.