Glaucous-winged Gull [Larus glaucescens]
Description
The Glaucous-winged Gull is a large gull species that inhabits the coastal regions of the North Pacific, from California to the Aleutian Islands. They are known for their large size and pale gray wings, from which they derive their name. These birds are opportunistic feeders and their diet includes fish, invertebrates, and human waste. They are colonial breeders and often nest in large groups on islands and cliffs.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Glaucous-winged Gulls
Larus
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