Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

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Brief #

Very large, pale in all plumage, with no black on wings or the tail.

Synonyms #

  • Gavión hiperbóreo (Spanish)
  • Gaivota hiperbórea (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Glaucous Gull is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Second-largest of all gull species and very pale in all plumage, with no black on either the wings or the tail. Adults are pale grey above, with a thick, yellow bill. Immatures are very pale grey with a pink and black bill.

Measurements #

Length: 55 - 77 cm
Wingspan: 1.32 - 1.7 m
Weight: 0.96 - 2.7 kg

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