Heermann's Gull

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Heermann's Gull (<em>Larus heermanni</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus heermanni; authority: Cassin, 1852.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: coasts from s British Columbia (sw Canada) to sw Mexico.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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