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Western Gull

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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Charadriiformes (도요목)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Larus
Species
Larus occidentalis (Western Gull)

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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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 Western Gull?
The scientific name of Western Gull is Larus occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Larus.
What is the conservation status of Western Gull?
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Gull live?
Western Gull is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Western Gull belong to?
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Western Gull endangered?
No, Western Gull (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 Western Gull belong to?
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Western Gull?
The closest relatives of Western Gull in the genus Larus include American Herring Gull, Belcher's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, California Gull, Ring-billed Gull.

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
NE 🐾
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
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Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
LC
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Kelp Gull
Larus dominicanus
LC
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