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Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Least Concern

About

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 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 (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Larus marinus (Great Black-backed Gull)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオカモメ

Chinese 大黑背鷗

Spanish Gavión atlántico

French Goéland marin

German Mantelmöwe

Portuguese gaivotão-real

Russian Морская чайка

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

Where does Great Black-backed Gull live?

Great Black-backed Gull is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Great Black-backed Gull belong to?

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

Is Great Black-backed Gull endangered?

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

What kingdom does Great Black-backed Gull belong to?

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

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

The closest relatives of Great Black-backed Gull in the genus Larus include นกนางนวลปากเหลือง, นกนางนวลหลังดำเล็ก, นกนางนวลหลังเทา, นกนางนวลหางดำ, Herring Gull.