Mr Sanday said one gull swooped on Spring three or four times, while another circled overhead. ... But a cat being attacked by a seagull might not be an unusual as you think. Graeme Taylor, a principal science advisor at the Department of Conservation, said the gull in question was probably a southern black-backed gull.

Would a seagull attack a kitten?

Exactly what species of seabird grabbed Sky is not clear, but both great black-backed and herring gulls are more than capable of picking up a 12-ounce kitten and flying off with their near six-feet wingspans. Both species are also opportunistic hunters adept at taking birds the size of puffins.

What are the birds that attack cats?

In a nutshell, crows are one of the threats to cats, particularly kittens. If crows get an opportunity, they can attack cats. Do you have a pet cat? Keep it away from crows and other birds of prey.