About the Glaucous Gull
The glaucous gull is a large gull, the second-largest gull in the world. The genus name is from Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific name hyperboreus is Latin for "northern" from the Ancient Greek Huperboreoi people from the far north "Glaucous" is from Latin glaucus and denotes the grey colour of the gull. An older English name for this species is burgomaster.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus hyperboreus |
| Species Codes | glagul, GLGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glaucous Gull belong to?
The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Glaucous Gull?
The glaucous gull is a large gull, the second-largest gull in the world. The genus name is from Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific name hyperboreus is Latin for \"northern\" from the Ancient Greek Huperboreoi people from the far north \"Glaucous\" ...
Where can I report a Glaucous Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Glaucous Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glagul, or on iNaturalist.
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