About the Slaty-backed Gull
The slaty-backed gull is a large, white-headed gull that breeds on the north-eastern coast of the Palearctic, but travels widely during nonbreeding seasons. It is similar in appearance to the western gull and the glaucous-winged gull. Another alternate name is Pacific gull, though it also applies to a Southern Hemisphere species, L. pacificus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Larus schistisagus |
| Species Codes | slbgul, SBAG, SBGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-backed Gull belong to?
The Slaty-backed Gull (Larus schistisagus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-backed Gull?
The slaty-backed gull is a large, white-headed gull that breeds on the north-eastern coast of the Palearctic, but travels widely during nonbreeding seasons. It is similar in appearance to the western gull and the glaucous-winged gull. Another alternate name is Pacific gull, though it also applies to...
Where can I report a Slaty-backed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-backed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbgul, or on iNaturalist.
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