3,420 observationsLeast Concern
Pallas's Gull
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Ichthyaetus
About
The Pallas's gull or great black-headed gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus) is a large gull. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. Ichthyaetus is from ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pallas's Gull is Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the class Aves.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
- Pallas's Gull belongs to the genus Ichthyaetus.