
Body white. Head, back and most of the upper surface of its wings grey. Tips of wings predominantly black, separated from the grey by a white flash. Legs and bill red. Eyes pale, with a red rim.
Juveniles have darker upper parts than those of Hartlaub’s gull, and a dark band at the tip of the tail.38 – 40 cm.
Widely distributed and most common on inland lakes and dams. Occurs around the entire coast, but most often seen in KwaZulu-Natal.
Two Ocean (2016).
Scavenges on dead fish and offal, and preys on insects and crustaceans.
