BACOLOD City – Cadiz City in Negros Occidental has “new visitors” that bolstered the city’s claim of having a clean environment.
These are the black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). These rare migratory birds are non-breeding and winter plumage.
Web research revealed that black-headed gulls are from Europe, or Asia, and usually thriving in Canada.
Black-headed gulls were spotted in Barangay Daga, one of the coastal villages in Cadiz, also known as the “City of Whales”.
“Back-headed gulls’ sightings in Daga mean ecological richness of our mudflats, showcasing the village importance as a haven for migratory birds along critical flyways,” said Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr.
It is also an indicator that Cadiz has a healthy environment that supports diverse bird species, he added.
Moreover, black-headed gulls’ presence in Daga reflects the availability of food, safe resting spots, and thriving biodiversity that Cadiz has to offer to 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,” Mayor Escalante appealed./PN
