Glaucous Gull

Also known as Larus hyperboreus

species of bird

AI overview

The Glaucous Gull is a large seabird found in cold Arctic and northern regions, known for its white plumage and pale wings. It matters to birdwatchers and scientists studying northern ecosystems and migration patterns, as it serves as an indicator of environmental changes in polar and sub-polar areas.

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Species

Least Concern

glaucous gull

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyLaridae

Habitatmarine

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Mass: 1.249
Image: Larus hyperboreus-USFWS.jpg

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taxon name: Larus hyperboreus
Commons category: Larus hyperboreus
Commons gallery: Larus hyperboreus
wingspan: 158
short name: L. hyperboreus
taxon common name: gaivota-hiperbórea

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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.

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