About the Armenian Gull
The Armenian gull is a large gull found in the Caucasus and the Middle East. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the European herring gull, but is now generally considered to be a separate species, although BirdLife International lumps it with the yellow-legged gull.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus armenicus |
| Species Codes | armgul1, ARGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Armenian Gull belong to?
The Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Armenian Gull?
The Armenian gull is a large gull found in the Caucasus and the Middle East. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the European herring gull, but is now generally considered to be a separate species, although BirdLife International lumps it with the yellow-legged gull....
Where can I report a Armenian Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Armenian Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code armgul1, or on iNaturalist.
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