Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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