About the Caspian Gull
The Caspian gull is a large gull and a member of the herring and lesser black-backed gull complex. The scientific name is from Latin. Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and cachinnans means 'laughing', from cachinnare 'to laugh'.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus cachinnans |
| Species Codes | casgul2, CAGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Caspian Gull belong to?
The Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Caspian Gull?
The Caspian gull is a large gull and a member of the herring and lesser black-backed gull complex. The scientific name is from Latin. Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and cachinnans means 'laughing', from cachinnare 'to laugh'....
Where can I report a Caspian Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Caspian Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code casgul2, or on iNaturalist.
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