About the Black-tailed Gull
The black-tailed gull is a gull native to shorelines of East Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus crassirostris |
| Species Codes | bktgul, BTGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Gull belong to?
The Black-tailed Gull (Larus crassirostris) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Gull?
The black-tailed gull is a gull native to shorelines of East Asia....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bktgul, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
8,924
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