Glaucous-winged Gull Larus glaucescens
Overview
Description
The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is a large, white-headed gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific glaucescens is Neo-Latin for "glaucous" from the Ancient Greek, glaukos, denoting the grey color of its wings.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers) > Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 09-14-2024 - Washington, United States (First Sighting)
- 09-15-2024 - Washington, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Washington, United States
Media
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