Yellow-legged Gull
Yellow-legged Gull (<em>Larus michahellis</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus michahellis; authority: Naumann, JF, 1840.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Larus michahellis is split from L. cachinnans (Sangster et al. 2005; AOU 2007); recognized by BOU, AOU. This species retains the English name Yellow-legged Gull of the former, unsplit species.
