Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Iceland gull is a medium-sized gull that breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, but not in Iceland, where it is only seen during winter. The genus name is from Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific name glaucoides denotes its resemblance to Larus glaucus, a synonym of Larus hyperboreus, the glaucous gull; -oides is Ancient Greek and means "resembling".

Fun Fact

The genus name is from Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eating fish, molluscs, offal, scraps, and eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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