About the Heermann's Gull
Heermann's gull is a gull resident in the United States, Mexico and extreme southwestern British Columbia, nearly all nesting on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California. They are usually found near shores or well out to sea, very rarely inland. The species is named after Adolphus Lewis Heermann, nineteenth-century explorer and naturalist.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus heermanni |
| Species Codes | heegul, HEGU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heermann's Gull belong to?
The Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Heermann's Gull?
The Heermann's Gull is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Heermann's Gull?
Heermann's gull is a gull resident in the United States, Mexico and extreme southwestern British Columbia, nearly all nesting on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California. They are usually found near shores or well out to sea, very rarely inland. The species is named after Adolphus Lewis Heermann, ninetee...
Where can I report a Heermann's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Heermann's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heegul, or on iNaturalist.
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