About the Black-billed Gull
The black-billed gull, also called Buller's gull or tarāpuka (Māori), is a Near Threatened species of gull in the family Laridae. This gull is found only in New Zealand, its ancestors having arrived from Australia around 250,000 years ago.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Chroicocephalus bulleri |
| Species Codes | blbgul1, BBGU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-billed Gull belong to?
The Black-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus bulleri) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-billed Gull?
The Black-billed Gull is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-billed Gull?
The black-billed gull, also called Buller's gull or tarāpuka (Māori), is a Near Threatened species of gull in the family Laridae. This gull is found only in New Zealand, its ancestors having arrived from Australia around 250,000 years ago....
Where can I report a Black-billed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-billed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbgul1, or on iNaturalist.
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