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Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

Taxonomy

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

About

The Iceland gull (Larus glaucoides) is a medium size gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland; although not in Iceland (as its name suggests), where it is only seen during winter. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific glaucoides denotes its resemblance to Larus glaucus, a synonym of Larus hyperboreus, the glaucous gull; -oides is Ancient Greek and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iceland Gull?
The scientific name of Iceland Gull is Larus glaucoides.
What kingdom does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Iceland Gull belong to?
Iceland Gull belongs to the genus Larus.