Discover the beauty of the Hartlaub's gull on Dyer Island (00000678)
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Description: The Hartlaub's gull, scientifically known as Larus hartlaubii, is a fascinating species of gull that inhabits Dyer Island on the west coast of South Africa. This portrait photo captures the elegance and beauty of these birds, which breed alongside other seabirds like the Swift terns. Hartlaub's gulls mainly feed on marine invertebrates and small fish, which they catch with impressive plunge diving.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001