Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-glaucoides"></birdfyi-bird>The Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.2 cm and a weight of 911.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Iceland Gull, 50–64 cm, breeds in Greenland and winters on both sides of the North Atlantic to Great Lakes. White wing tips (like Glaucous Gull but considerably smaller), pink orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at harbours and landfills in winter. Two subspecies often treated as separate species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 79.2 cm | 31.2 in |
| Weight | 911.5 g | 32.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus glaucoides |
Distribution
Iceland Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family