About the Dolphin Gull
The dolphin gull, sometimes erroneously called the red-billed gull, is a gull native to southern Chile and Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. It is a coastal bird inhabiting rocky, muddy and sandy shores and is often found around seabird colonies. They have greyish feathers, and the feathers on their wings are a darker shade. Dolphin gulls have a varied diet, eating many things ranging from mussels to carrion.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Leucophaeus scoresbii |
| Species Codes | dolgul2, DOGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dolphin Gull belong to?
The Dolphin Gull (Leucophaeus scoresbii) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Dolphin Gull?
The dolphin gull, sometimes erroneously called the red-billed gull, is a gull native to southern Chile and Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. It is a coastal bird inhabiting rocky, muddy and sandy shores and is often found around seabird colonies. They have greyish feathers, and the feathers on th...
Where can I report a Dolphin Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Dolphin Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dolgul2, or on iNaturalist.
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