eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Larus dominicanus |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Chordata |
Vertebrata |
Aves |
Neornithes |
Ciconiiformes |
Charadrii |
Laridae |
Larinae |
Larus |
Larus dominicanus |
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| Short Description:
The Kelp gull is a common bird that can be found all around the South African coast. They are very distinctive with their white bodies and black wings. The trailing ends of the wings are white. The bill is yellow with a red spot and their legs are olive-coloured.
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Identification
features: |
White bodies and black wings. The trailing ends of the wings are white. The bill is yellow with a red spot and their legs are olive-coloured. |
| Size: |
60cm |
| Behaviour: |
Scavengers that will eat about everything. |
| Distribution: |
Troughout Southern Africa |
| Diet: |
Varies from mussels, fish, offal to eggs. |
| Habitat: |
Can be found all around the South African coast. |
| Reference: |
- Two Oceans
(A guide to the marine life of Southern Africa)
GM Branch;CL Griffiths;ML Branch;LE Beckley
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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