About the Audouin's Gull
Audouin's gull is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. The genus name is from Ancient Greek ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle", and the specific audouinii and the English name are after the French naturalist Jean Victoire Audouin.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Ichthyaetus audouinii |
| Species Codes | audgul1, AUGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Audouin's Gull belong to?
The Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Audouin's Gull?
The Audouin's Gull is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Audouin's Gull?
Audouin's gull is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. The genus name is from Ancient Greek ikhthus, \"fish\", and aetos, \"eagle\", and the specific audouinii and the English name are after the French naturalist Jean Victoire A...
Where can I report a Audouin's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Audouin's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code audgul1, or on iNaturalist.
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