41,692 observationsLeast Concern
Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Larus
About
The great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), mistakenly called greater black-backed gull by some, is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary, though some move farther south or inland to large lakes or reservoirs. The adult great black-backed gull has a white head, neck and underparts, dark grey wings and back, pink legs and yellow bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Great Black-backed Gull is Larus marinus.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the class Aves.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
- Great Black-backed Gull belongs to the genus Larus.