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Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Least Concern

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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Larus fuscus (Lesser Black-backed Gull)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシセグロカモメ

Chinese 小黑背鷗〔灰林銀鷗〕

Spanish Gaviota sombría

French Goéland brun

German Heringsmöwe

Portuguese gaivota-da-asa-escura

Russian Клуша

Arabic النورس أسود الظهر الصغير

Thai นกนางนวลหลังดำเล็ก

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Black-backed Gull?

The scientific name of Lesser Black-backed Gull is Larus fuscus. It belongs to the genus Larus.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Black-backed Gull?

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Black-backed Gull live?

Lesser Black-backed Gull is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Lesser Black-backed Gull belong to?

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) belongs to the genus Larus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Lesser Black-backed Gull endangered?

No, Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lesser Black-backed Gull belong to?

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Black-backed Gull?

The closest relatives of Lesser Black-backed Gull in the genus Larus include American Herring Gull, Armenian Gull, Belcher's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, California Gull.