About the Pallas's Gull
Pallas's gull, also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus |
| Species Codes | gbhgul2, PAGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pallas's Gull belong to?
The Pallas's Gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Pallas's Gull?
Pallas's gull, also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, \"fish\", and aetos, \"eagle\"....
Where can I report a Pallas's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Pallas's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gbhgul2, or on iNaturalist.
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