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Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Larus
Species
Larus glaucescens (Glaucous-winged Gull)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワシカモメ
Chinese 灰翅鷗
Spanish Gaviota ala glauca
French Goéland à ailes grises
German Beringmöwe
Portuguese gaivota-do-mar-de-bering
Russian Серокрылая чайка

Similar Species in Larus

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Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
Least Concern
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Black-tailed Gull
Larus crassirostris
Least Concern
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California Gull
Larus californicus
Least Concern
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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Least Concern
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Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Least Concern
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Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Least Concern
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Least Concern
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American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glaucous-winged Gull?
The scientific name of Glaucous-winged Gull is Larus glaucescens. It belongs to the genus Larus.
Where does Glaucous-winged Gull live?
Glaucous-winged Gull is found in Distributed across Denmark, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Denmark, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Glaucous-winged Gull belong to?
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
What kingdom does Glaucous-winged Gull belong to?
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Glaucous-winged Gull?
The closest relatives of Glaucous-winged Gull in the genus Larus include American Herring Gull, Belcher's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, California Gull, Ring-billed Gull.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Larus — 20 Species

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American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
NE 🐾
Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
LC 🐾
Black-tailed Gull
Larus crassirostris
LC 🐾
California Gull
Larus californicus
LC 🐾
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
LC 🐾
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
LC 🐾
Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
LC 🐾
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
LC 🐾
Mew Gull
Larus canus
NT 🐾
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
NE
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Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
NE
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Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
NT 🐾
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
NE 🐾
Olrog's Gull
Larus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Pacific Gull
Larus pacificus
LC 🐾
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
NE 🐾
Armenian Gull
Larus armenicus
NE 🐾
Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
LC 🐾
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
LC 🐾
Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
LC
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