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]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Birds
Aves
Order Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
Family Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
Statistics
  • Species 1