Black-tailed Gull
Black-tailed Gull (<em>Larus crassirostris</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Black-tailed Gull (Larus crassirostris) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids. A medium gull with a black band near the tail tip and yellow legs; abundant along East Asian coasts; nests in large colonies on offshore islands.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus crassirostris; authority: Vieillot, 1818. Typical size: 46-50cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: Japan, Korean Pen., East China Sea s to Philippines.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
