The kelp gull (Larus dominicanus), also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull that breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere.

Native to coastlines of the southern hemisphere, this big gull was a shock to birders when it began showing up in North America in the late 1980s. From 1989 into the 1990s, several adults were …

Large dark-backed gull. Few similar species in much of its range. Usually coastal. Adults have black backs and wings with very little white in the flight feathers. The bill is very strong and …

Meet the kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on the Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

The kelp gull (Larus dominicanus ), also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull that breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere.

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Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) is a species of bird in the Laridae family.

The Kelp Gull is a common seabird and native to most land masses in the southern hemisphere of the continents in the southern oceans. It has been seen as a vagrant in North America, most …

Learn about the omnivorous kelp gull, the only gull species in Antarctica, known for its unique limpet feeding habits and scavenging behavior around bird colonies.

Learn about Kelp Gull (dominicanus): explore photos, sounds, and observations collected by birders around the world.