Larus novaehollandiae

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Larus
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
acquired after 3 years
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
often seen in large groups
aggressive during nesting
gptkbp:breeding_season August to January
food availability and habitat quality
gptkbp:clutch_size 2–3 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown with white spots
white and grey
white head and underparts
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Australian_gull
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
habitat protection and monitoring.
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal regions
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
insects and small invertebrates
fish, crustaceans, and refuse
gptkbp:distribution Australia and New Zealand
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue or green
about 40 g
about 6 cm long
gptkbp:family gptkb:Laridae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1789
gptkbp:fledging_period 5–6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior intertidal zones
scavenging
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Larus
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
coastal and inland waters
up to 1,000 pairs
islands and coastal areas
gptkbp:has_authority_over Gmelin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Larus novaehollandiae
gptkbp:interacts_with frequent at beaches
gptkbp:length 40–50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
sedentary
non-migratory species
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
varies by location
near water bodies
defensive and protective
late spring to summer
grasses and seaweed
scrapes in sand or gravel
high in suitable areas
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators foxes
crows and gulls
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Larus_argentatus
gptkb:Larus_dominicanus
gptkbp:social_structure colonial
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Larus_novaehollandiae_novaehollandiae
gptkb:Larus_novaehollandiae_scopulinus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior during breeding season
gptkbp:territory defends nesting area
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 600–1,200 g
gptkbp:wildlife urban development and pollution
gptkbp:wingspan 100–120 cm