Origin

Native

Status

Not Protected

Colour

White, with grey on the wings, and red legs. 

Size

300-350 mm

Nesting habits

Shallow holes in the ground lined with grass

No. of eggs

3–4 eggs with brown markings

Incubation

22-26 days

Feeding

Insects, worms, fish, crustaceans, and human discardings in the garbage. 

Impacts

Generally a useful scavenger, but occurs on aerodromes when the garbage disposal is nearby. Can be a nuisance around garbage when they are scavenging.