Hi
I am wondering what this bird is. The body looks alot like a juvenile silver gull - which are abundant - but the shape of the head looks a bit odd, and i have not noticed them with bill of this shape and colour. Maybe its an unhealthy individual.
It was on the banks of parramatta river, in a spot where there is normally a flock of silver gulls, however he was only one there today.
Thanks for any help with the id.
yes, looks like a juvenile Silver Gull with a misshapen bill
Peter
Agree with young silver gull with some form of disformity.
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Thanks for the help pacman and Rebecca .