Ivory Gulls [Pagophila]
Description
Pagophila is a monotypic genus represented by the Ivory Gull, a small gull with a circumpolar distribution in the Arctic. It is known for its pure white plumage and black legs and eyes. Ivory Gulls are highly adapted to cold environments and feed on fish and marine invertebrates.
Species
Ivory Gull [Pagophila eburnea]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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Statistics
- Species 1