About the Ross's Gull
Ross's gull is a small gull, the only species in its genus, although it has been suggested the genus should be merged with the closely related Hydrocoloeus, which otherwise only includes the little gull.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Rhodostethia rosea |
| Species Codes | rosgul, ROGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ross's Gull belong to?
The Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Ross's Gull?
Ross's gull is a small gull, the only species in its genus, although it has been suggested the genus should be merged with the closely related Hydrocoloeus, which otherwise only includes the little gull....
Where can I report a Ross's Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Ross's Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rosgul, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
303
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