Glaucous-winged gull
Larus glaucescens
The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is a large, white-headed gull.
About the Glaucous-winged gull
The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is a large, white-headed gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific glaucescens is Neo-Latin for "glaucous" from the Ancient Greek, glaukos, denoting the grey color of its wings.
Fun Facts About Glaucous-winged gull
- The specific glaucescens is Neo-Latin for "glaucous" from the Ancient Greek, glaukos, denoting the grey color of its wings.
Conservation Status
The Glaucous-winged 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 glaucescens |
Range & Habitat
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