About the Lava Gull
The lava gull, also known as the dusky gull, is a medium-sized gull and a member of the "hooded gull" group. It is most closely related to the Laughing gull and Franklin's gull and is the rarest gull in the world. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Leucophaeus fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | lavgul1, LAGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lava Gull belong to?
The Lava Gull (Leucophaeus fuliginosus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lava Gull?
The Lava Gull is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lava Gull?
The lava gull, also known as the dusky gull, is a medium-sized gull and a member of the \"hooded gull\" group. It is most closely related to the Laughing gull and Franklin's gull and is the rarest gull in the world. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands....
Where can I report a Lava Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Lava Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lavgul1, or on iNaturalist.
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