Study reveals dietary shift of native New Zealand gulls

When you think of gulls in Auckland you probably picture a large black-backed pirate, swooping down to snatch hot chips at the beach. That bird is the karoro—the Southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus). While often overlooked, new research is revealing just how remarkable these birds really are.

May 22, 2025 - 15:42
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When you think of gulls in Auckland you probably picture a large black-backed pirate, swooping down to snatch hot chips at the beach. That bird is the karoro—the Southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus). While often overlooked, new research is revealing just how remarkable these birds really are.