Heermann's gull
Larus heermanni
Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni) is a gull resident in the United States, Mexico and extreme southwestern British Columbia, nearly all nesting on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California.
About the Heermann's gull
Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni) is a gull resident in the United States, Mexico and extreme southwestern British Columbia, nearly all nesting on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California. They are usually found near shores or well out to sea, very rarely inland. The species is named after Adolphus Lewis Heermann, nineteenth-century explorer and naturalist.
Fun Facts About Heermann's gull
- They are usually found near shores or well out to sea, very rarely inland.
- The species is named after Adolphus Lewis Heermann, nineteenth-century explorer and naturalist.
- Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni) is a gull resident in the United States, Mexico and extreme southwestern British Columbia, nearly all nesting on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California.
Conservation Status
The Heermann's gull is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus heermanni |
Range & Habitat
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