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Southern Black-backed Gull (Karoro)
Species: Larus dominicanus Lichtenstein
Sub Species: Larus dominicanus dominicanus Lichtenstein
Also known as Dominican Gull or Kelp Gull. The latter something of a misnomer in NZ with Black-backs commonly seen well inland, with some breeding amongst mountains.
Breeding areas
Coastal NZ, offshore islands, Chathams, Auckland, Campbell and Antipodes; also breeeds inland in NZ region. Subantarctic and temperate southern hemisphere including Australia
Breeding season
October to February
Dispersal migration
Ranges widely in NZ
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