Silver Gull
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
The Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) is a common skimmers, noddies, terns, and gull found in 8 countries. The silver gull is a gull in Oceania.
About the Silver Gull
The silver gull is a gull in Oceania. It is the most common gull of Australia. It has been found throughout the continent, but particularly at or near coastal areas. It is smaller than the Pacific gull, which also lives in Australia.
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What the Silver Gull sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, China, Papua New Guinea.
When to see it
The Silver Gull can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Silver Gull look like?
- The silver gull is a gull in Oceania.
- Where can you see a Silver Gull?
- The Silver Gull occurs in 8 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Indonesia and Vanuatu.
- What does a Silver Gull sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Silver Gull on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Silver Gull?
- The Silver Gull is most easily confused with the Bonaparte's Gull, the Brown-hooded Gull and the Slender-billed Gull.
- Is the Silver Gull endangered?
- The Silver Gull is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Silver Gull for real
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