Kabushima Black-tailed Gull Breeding Ground

蕪島ウミネコ繁殖地 · Kabushimauminekohanshokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 8, 1922
Location: 青森県八戸市鮫町
Prefectures: Aomori
Scientific name: Larus crassirostris

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Black-tailed Gull

The Black-tailed Gull is a gull with a black band on its tail and a cat-like call that gave it its Japanese name. It breeds in large colonies on Japan's coasts and islands. Breeding sites such as Kabushima in Hachinohe and Teuri Island in Hokkaido are designated Natural Monuments and have long been cherished locally.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Kabushima Black-tailed Gull Breeding Ground is a National Natural Monument of Japan (青森県八戸市鮫町). The Black-tailed Gull is a gull with a black band on…

The designated site is in 青森県八戸市鮫町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.