Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) chicks. The female lays 2 or 3 eggs,and both parents feed the young birds. Fledging takes place after a few months,though the chicks my continue to be fed by the parents. Juveniles attain full maturity after around 3-4 years. This gull feeds on fish,amphibians,bird's eggs,chicks and carrion. Photographed on Malgas Island,Western Cape,South Africa | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Chadwick, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 5125 px × 3410 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |