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Westmöwe

Larus occidentalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Larus
Species
Larus occidentalis (Westmöwe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカオオセグロカモメ
Chinese 西方鷗
Spanish Gaviota occidental
French Goéland d'Audubon
German Westmöwe
Portuguese gaivota-de-pés-rosados
Russian Западная чайка

Similar Species in Larus

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Armenienmöwe
Larus armenicus
Not Evaluated
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Beringmöwe
Larus glaucescens
Not Evaluated
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Dickschnabelmöwe
Larus pacificus
Least Concern
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Dominikanermöwe
Larus dominicanus
Least Concern
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Eismöwe
Larus hyperboreus
Not Evaluated
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Gelbfußmöwe
Larus livens
Least Concern
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Heermannmöwe
Larus heermanni
Near Threatened
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Heringsmöwe
Larus fuscus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Westmöwe?
The scientific name of Westmöwe is Larus occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Larus.
What is the conservation status of Westmöwe?
Westmöwe (Larus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Westmöwe live?
Westmöwe is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Westmöwe belong to?
Westmöwe (Larus occidentalis) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Westmöwe endangered?
No, Westmöwe (Larus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Westmöwe belong to?
Westmöwe (Larus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Westmöwe?
The closest relatives of Westmöwe in the genus Larus include Armenienmöwe, Beringmöwe, Dickschnabelmöwe, Dominikanermöwe, Eismöwe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Larus — 20 Species

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Armenienmöwe
Larus armenicus
NE 🐾
Beringmöwe
Larus glaucescens
NE 🐾
Dickschnabelmöwe
Larus pacificus
LC 🐾
Dominikanermöwe
Larus dominicanus
LC 🐾
Eismöwe
Larus hyperboreus
NE 🐾
Gelbfußmöwe
Larus livens
LC 🐾
Heermannmöwe
Larus heermanni
NT 🐾
Heringsmöwe
Larus fuscus
LC 🐾
Japanmöwe
Larus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Kaliforniermöwe
Larus californicus
LC 🐾
Kamtschatkamöwe
Larus schistisagus
NE 🐾
Kanadamöwe
Larus smithsonianus
NE 🐾
Mantelmöwe
Larus marinus
LC 🐾
Mittelmeermöwe
Larus michahellis
NE 🐾
Olrogmöwe
Larus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Polarmöwe
Larus glaucoides
NE 🐾
Ringschnabelmöwe
Larus delawarensis
LC 🐾
Schwanzbandmöwe
Larus belcheri
LC 🐾
Silbermöwe
Larus argentatus
LC 🐾
Steppenmöwe
Larus cachinnans
LC
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