About the Franklin's Gull
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Leucophaeus pipixcan |
| Species Codes | fragul, FRGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Franklin's Gull belong to?
The Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Franklin's Gull?
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...
Where can I report a Franklin's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Franklin's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fragul, or on iNaturalist.
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