Majestic Hartlaub´s gull against blue sky (00004149)
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Description: The Hartlaub´s gull (Larus hartlaubii) is a beautiful gull species that breeds on Dyer Island on the west coast of Southern Africa. Sharing its habitat with the Swift tern (Sterna bergii), the Hartlaub´s gull is known for its impressive plunge diving to catch its food, consisting mainly of invertebrates and small fish. This image captures the elegant Hartlaub´s gull majestically soaring against the backdrop of the bright blue sky.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001