Species: Larus crassirostris
English Name: Black-tailed Gull
Chinese Name: 黑尾鷗
Family: Laridae
Description:
This medium-sized gull (44-48 cm) has yellow legs, yellow bill with a black and red tip. Adults are white on head and underparts with grey wings contrasting with the black tail. The first winter birds, that usually occur in Macao, have pale brown tones plumage and pinkish legs and feet.
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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.