About the Ivory Gull
The ivory gull is a small gull, the only species in the genus Pagophila. It is a resident breeding bird in the high Arctic and has a circumpolar distribution through Greenland, northernmost North America, and Eurasia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Pagophila eburnea |
| Species Codes | ivogul, IVGU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ivory Gull belong to?
The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ivory Gull?
The Ivory Gull is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ivory Gull?
The ivory gull is a small gull, the only species in the genus Pagophila. It is a resident breeding bird in the high Arctic and has a circumpolar distribution through Greenland, northernmost North America, and Eurasia....
Where can I report a Ivory Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Ivory Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ivogul, or on iNaturalist.
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