Buller's gull

Chroicocephalus bulleri

Buller's gull (Chroicocephalus bulleri) is a medium-sized gull native to New Zealand. It has a white head, neck, and underparts, with dark grey wings and back. The bill is yellow with a red spot near the tip. This gull is often found in coastal areas, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and scavenging for food. It is known for its distinctive call and agile flight patterns. Buller's gull is a colonial breeder, nesting on offshore islands and coastal cliffs. The species is vulnerable to habitat loss and human disturbance, and its population is declining, leading to its classification as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Coastal areas of New Zealand