About the Kelp Gull
The kelp gull, also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull that breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere. The nominate L. d. dominicanus is the subspecies found around South America, parts of Australia, and New Zealand. L. d. vetula is a subspecies occurring around Southern Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus dominicanus |
| Species Codes | kelgul, KEGU, SBBG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kelp Gull belong to?
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Kelp Gull?
The kelp gull, also known as the Dominican gull, is a gull that breeds on coasts and islands through much of the Southern Hemisphere. The nominate L. d. dominicanus is the subspecies found around South America, parts of Australia, and New Zealand. L. d. vetula is a subspecies occurring around South...
Where can I report a Kelp Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Kelp Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kelgul, or on iNaturalist.
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