Pacific gull
bird
Also known as: Larus pacificus
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The Pacific gull (Larus pacificus) is a large Australian gull characterized by a black-banded tail in adulthood and a black-backed appearance. Gulls, in general, are heavily built, web-footed seabirds belonging to the family Laridae. They are adaptable and opportunistic feeders, consuming a varied diet that includes insects, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, fish, and garbage. Pacific gulls breed in the region of Tasmania and southern Australia.12
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