Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)

(last update: March 12, 2015)

Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) 2nd cycle, July 25 2007, Kommetjie, South Africa. Picture: Graham Ekins.

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Obvious sub-adult bird, with black on bill and extensive head-streaking. Adult-like tertials with bold white tips.