Story: Bird migration
The black-billed gull breeds mainly on South Island braided river beds and adjacent farmland. Recently, some North Island coastal and riverbed colonies have become established. The population of this endemic species (found only in New Zealand) is in serious decline.
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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10050062
Photograph by Dave Murray
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