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Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus · Species of bird
Order
Charadriiformes
Codes
lbbgul, LBBG

About the Lesser Black-backed Gull

The lesser black-backed gull is a large gull that breeds on the Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Europe. It is migratory, wintering from the British Isles south to West Africa. However, it has increased dramatically in North America, especially along the east coast. Formerly just a winter visitor to North America, it now occurs in large numbers some winters and birds are recorded year-round. However, there is serious concern about decline in many parts of its range. The species is on the UK Amber List because the UK is home to 40 per cent of the European population and more than half of these are found at fewer than ten breeding sites.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyGulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae)
SpeciesLarus fuscus
Species Codeslbbgul, LBBG

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Lesser Black-backed Gull belong to?

The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.

How can I identify the Lesser Black-backed Gull?

The lesser black-backed gull is a large gull that breeds on the Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Europe. It is migratory, wintering from the British Isles south to West Africa. However, it has increased dramatically in North America, especially along the east coast. Formerly just a winter visitor to No...

Where can I report a Lesser Black-backed Gull sighting?

You can log sightings of Lesser Black-backed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lbbgul, or on iNaturalist.