Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
About the Kelp Gull
The kelp gull (Larus dominicanus), also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull which breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere. The nominate L. d. dominicanus is the subspecies found around South America, parts of Australia (where it overlaps with the Pacific gull), and New Zealand (where it is known as the southern black-backed gull, simply the black-backed gull, or by its Māori name karoro). L. d. vetula (known as...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 36,556 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Kelp Gull?
The scientific name of the Kelp Gull is Larus dominicanus.
How many Kelp Gull sightings have been recorded?
36,556 observations of the Kelp Gull have been recorded on iNaturalist.
36,556
observations on iNaturalist
