Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The glaucous-winged gull 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 Fact
The longevity record, though, is more than 37 years, for a bird banded as a chick in British Columbia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
15 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance