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American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Larus

About

The American herring gull or Smithsonian gull (Larus smithsonianus or Larus argentatus smithsonianus) is a large gull that breeds in North America, where it is treated by the American Ornithological Society as a subspecies of herring gull (L. argentatus).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Herring Gull?
The scientific name of American Herring Gull is Larus smithsonianus.
What is the conservation status of American Herring Gull?
The American Herring Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does American Herring Gull belong to?
American Herring Gull belongs to the genus Larus.