Tobishima Black-tailed Gull Breeding Ground

飛島ウミネコ繁殖地 · Tobishimauminekohanshokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: December 14, 1938
Location: 山形県酒田市飛鳥
Prefectures: Yamagata
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

Tobishima Black-tailed Gull Breeding Ground is a National Natural Monument of Japan (山形県酒田市飛鳥). The Black-tailed Gull is a gull with a black band on…

The designated site is in 山形県酒田市飛鳥.

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.