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Pics of Southern Black-Backed Gull at Cottontree

To: Wayne Ellis <>
Subject: Pics of Southern Black-Backed Gull at Cottontree
From: Ian May <>
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:44:07 +1100
Hello Wayne

Yes, you are correct. Your photograph is an adult Southern Black-Backed Gull. It was commonly known by this name until the early 80's.

Also known as Dominican Gull and more recently in Australia as Kelp Gull, this is (for now) the accepted common name.

Regards


Ian May
St Helens, Tasmania




Wayne Ellis wrote:

Pics of what I thouhgt might be a Southern Black-Backed Gull (Kelp Gull) at  
Cottontree
http://australasiaforum.net/australasia/index.php?topic=12251
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