Western Gull

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Larus; binomial: Larus occidentalis; authority: Audubon, 1839.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: to s British Columbia and s Baja California (nw Mexico).

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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