Hartlaub's Gull
Hartlaub's Gull
100
6 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
Hartlaub's Gull is a medium-sized gull endemic to the southwestern coast of Africa, closely resembling the Silver Gull but distinguished by subtle plumage features and its restricted range.
Where to spot
Endemic to the coast of Namibia and South Africa, primarily in coastal areas, estuaries, and harbors.
How to spot
Look for its pale grey mantle, white head, and bright red bill and legs. Distinguish from other gulls by its geographic range and subtle differences in plumage (e.g., slightly darker grey mantle than Silver Gull).
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its range. Breeding season is typically spring/summer (September-February).
Where to spot
Endemic to the coast of Namibia and South Africa, primarily in coastal areas, estuaries, and harbors.
How to spot
Look for its pale grey mantle, white head, and bright red bill and legs. Distinguish from other gulls by its geographic range and subtle differences in plumage (e.g., slightly darker grey mantle than Silver Gull).
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its range. Breeding season is typically spring/summer (September-February).
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This gull often breeds in dense colonies, sometimes alongside Cape Gulls, showing a preference for offshore islands and coastal sites for nesting.
Loading...
Spotted
No recently spotted birds
Monthly observations
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
