deep-red bill and legs; dark eye; grey mantle (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


Hartlaub's Gull
Larus hautlaubii

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a common gull endemic to southern Africa where it inhabits coastlines, estuaries. urban areas, and flooded fields.

white head, breast, and belly (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
thin red ring around eye; black wing-tips (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

in flight; white tail; black-and-white wing tips (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
bill can look black in poor light (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

flying away (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
posing for a portrait (South Africa; 2007-06-30)