Ross's Gulls [Rhodostethia]
Description
Rhodostethia is a genus containing the single species Ross's Gull, a small gull found primarily in the Arctic regions. It has a distinctive pinkish hue on its underparts, a black neck collar in breeding plumage, and is known for its mysterious long-distance migrations.
Species
Ross's Gull [Rhodostethia rosea]
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