Explore the beauty of the Hartlaub's gull gliding over the sea (00000623)
Description: The majestic Hartlaub's gull (Larus hartlaubii) showcases its graceful presence as it glides elegantly across the sparkling sea. This fascinating gull species breeds on Dyer Island on the west coast of South Africa, cohabiting with the Swift Terns (Sterna bergii). The Hartlaub's gull primarily feeds on invertebrates and small fish, caught through skillful plunge diving.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 12.05.2000