About the Short-billed Gull
The short-billed gull is a species of gull that breeds in northwestern North America. In North America, it was previously known as the mew gull, when it was considered conspecific with the palearctic common gull. Most authorities, including the American Ornithological Society in 2021, have split the two populations as distinct species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus brachyrhynchus |
| Species Codes | mewgul2, SBIG, MEGU, SBGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-billed Gull belong to?
The Short-billed Gull (Larus brachyrhynchus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Short-billed Gull?
The short-billed gull is a species of gull that breeds in northwestern North America. In North America, it was previously known as the mew gull, when it was considered conspecific with the palearctic common gull. Most authorities, including the American Ornithological Society in 2021, have split the...
Where can I report a Short-billed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-billed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mewgul2, or on iNaturalist.
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