Glaucous-winged Gull

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Glaucous-winged Gull (<em>Larus glaucescens</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus glaucescens; authority: Naumann, JF, 1840.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to Japan and California.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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