Franklin's Gull

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

Overview

Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Leucophaeus; binomial: Leucophaeus pipixcan; authority: (Wagler, 1831).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to w South Pacific coast from Ecuador and Galápagos to c Chile.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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