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