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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | silgul2, SIGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silver Gull belong to?
The Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Silver Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Silver Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code silgul2, or on iNaturalist.
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