Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull (<em>Larus cachinnans</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus cachinnans; authority: Pallas, 1811.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to se Europe, Black Sea, e Mediterranean, Persian Gulf and n Arabian Sea.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Larus cachinnans from Yellow-legged Gull to Caspian Gull with split of Larus michahellis.
