Franklin's Gull

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

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Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

Franklin's gull is a small gull. The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky". The specific pipixcan is a Nahuatl name for a type of gull. The English common name was given to commemorate the arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, who led an expedition in 1825 on which the type was collected.

Fun Fact

The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky".

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance