Belcher's Gull
Belcher’s Gull is a large gull with a hefty bill. This species is associated with the cold Humboldt Current off the western coast of South America. Even though its population is estimated to be less than 10,000 individuals, it is thought to be increasing thanks to a reduction in human persecution, and so its Conservation Status on the IUCN Red List is Least Concern. Sir Edward Belcher (1799-1877) was a British sailor and explorer (born in Nova Scotia, Canada) who among other exploits did survey work along the Pacific coast of South America. The bird in this image was seen on Isla Pucusana, south of LIma, Peru.
Belcher's Gull
Belcher’s Gull is a large gull with a hefty bill. This species is associated with the cold Humboldt Current off the western coast of South America. Even though its population is estimated to be less than 10,000 individuals, it is thought to be increasing thanks to a reduction in human persecution, and so its Conservation Status on the IUCN Red List is Least Concern. Sir Edward Belcher (1799-1877) was a British sailor and explorer (born in Nova Scotia, Canada) who among other exploits did survey work along the Pacific coast of South America. The bird in this image was seen on Isla Pucusana, south of LIma, Peru.