Red-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus scopulinus) [Photographed South Island New Zealand] once also known as the Mackerel Gull, is a native of New Zealand, being found throughout the country and on outlying islands including the Chatham Islands and Sub-Antarctic islands. The Māori name of this species is Tarapunga or Akiaki. Red-billed Gull is a small gull with an all-red bill, red eye ring, red legs, and feet, pale grey wings with black wingtips. The rest of the body and tail are white. There is virtually no visual difference between the male and female birds. The immature gulls have a dark brown bill with only hints of red. The legs are also brown and there are brown spots on the grey wings. Normally feeds on small fish, shellfish and worms (from pastures), lizards and insects.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:05:18 +0000
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