About the Ring-billed Gull
The ring-billed gull is a medium-sized gull native to North America, breeding in Canada and the northern Contiguous United States, and wintering mainly in the United States and northern Mexico. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific delawarensis refers to the Delaware River.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus delawarensis |
| Species Codes | ribgul, RBGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ring-billed Gull belong to?
The Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Ring-billed Gull?
The ring-billed gull is a medium-sized gull native to North America, breeding in Canada and the northern Contiguous United States, and wintering mainly in the United States and northern Mexico. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The sp...
Where can I report a Ring-billed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Ring-billed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ribgul, or on iNaturalist.
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