Vega Gull

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers 👁 26 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Vega Gull (Larus vegae) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus vegae; authority: Palmén, 1887.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to coasts of Japan, Korean Pen. and e China.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Tentatively includes "Taimyr Gull" L. v. birulai=taimyrensis following Yésou (2002) and Harrison et al. (2021).

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