Species: Larus heuglini
English Name: Heuglin’s Gull
Chinese Name: 烏灰銀鷗
Family: Laridae
Description:
This large gull (51-65 cm) has yellow feet and legs and a yellow bill with a red spot. The adults plumage is mainly white with grey or brown streaks on head and neck. The wings are dark grey with black outer primaries and white tips. Heuglin’s Gull adults visit Macao on March.
© 2012 Hiyashi Haka
© 2012 Hiyashi Haka
© 2007 Madhukar Bangalore
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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.