Black backed gull. (15774943241)

Description:

Description: The southern black-backed gull (or ‘black-back’) is one of the most abundant and familiar large birds in New Zealand, although many people do not realise that the mottled brown juveniles (mistakenly called “mollyhawks”) are the same species as the immaculate adults. Found on or over all non-forested habitats from coastal waters to high-country farms, this is the only large gull found in New Zealand. They are particularly abundant at landfills, around ports and at fish-processing plants. Date: 12 November 2014, 10:10. Source: Black backed gull.. Author: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand. Camera location43° 30′ 23.89″ S, 172° 43′ 55.07″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap-43.506635; 172.731964.