Pallas's gull

Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Pallas's gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus), also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species.

Family: Laridae Order: Charadriiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Pallas's gull

About the Pallas's gull

Pallas's gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus), also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle".

Fun Facts About Pallas's gull

  • Pallas's gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus), also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species.
  • As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus.

Conservation Status

The Pallas's 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

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyLaridae
GenusIchthyaetus
SpeciesIchthyaetus ichthyaetus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Pallas's gull

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Related Species

Other species in the Laridae family: