Caspian Gull

Larus cachinnans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Caspian gull is a large gull and a member of the herring and lesser black-backed gull complex. The scientific name is from Latin. Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and cachinnans means 'laughing', from cachinnare 'to laugh'.

Fun Fact

Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and cachinnans means 'laughing', from cachinnare 'to laugh'.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat rodents such as ground squirrels, flying some distance into the steppes to find them.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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