Cadiz has “new visitors” that bolstered the city’s claim of having a clean environment, a press release from Cadiz PIO said.
They are the black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). These rare migratory birds are non-breeding and have winter plumage.
Web research revealed that black-headed gulls are from Europe, or Asia, and usually thriving in Canada.
They, too, are fascinating small gull species with a vast range, breeding across much of the Palearctic.
But, now, they have special sightings in Cadiz, particularly in Barangay Daga, one of the coastal villages in the “City of Whales.”
Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. said: “Back-headed gulls’ sightings in Daga mean the ecological richness of our mudflats, showcasing the village’s importance as a haven for migratory birds along critical flyways.”
It’s also an indicator that Cadiz has a healthy environment that supports diverse bird species.
Black-headed gulls’ presence in Daga also reflects the availability of food, safe resting spots, and thriving biodiversity that Cadiz has to offer for them.
“Thus, if you spot these beautiful birds in our wetlands, capture the moment and help raise awareness of Cadiz City’s role in protecting migratory species,” Escalante appealed.
“Every gulls’ sighting adds to our understanding, and appreciation of these avian visitors,” the mayor concluded.*
