Aggressive Predators: Kelp Gulls on the Prowl (00004236)
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Description: The Kelp Gull, scientifically known as Larus dominicanus, is a fascinating species of gull known for its hunting abilities. With a yellow beak that sports a red spot on the lower beak, Kelp Gulls are skilled hunters capable of taking any position in the air. These birds breed on the Antarctic Peninsula and primarily feed on Antarctic limpets. With dark eyes and whitish-yellow feet, they are exclusively found along the coastlines.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 18.05.2001