Glaucous gull
Larus hyperboreus
The glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a large gull, the second-largest gull in the world.
About the Glaucous gull
The glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a large gull, the second-largest gull in the world. The genus name is from Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific name hyperboreus is Latin for "northern" from the Ancient Greek Huperboreoi people from the far north "Glaucous" is from Latin glaucus and denotes the grey colour of the gull. An older English name for this species is burgomaster.
Fun Facts About Glaucous gull
- The glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) is a large gull, the second-largest gull in the world.
Conservation Status
The Glaucous gull is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus hyperboreus |
Range & Habitat
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