Caspian Gull

Larus cachinnans

The Caspian gull is a large gull and a member of the herring and lesser black-backed gull complex. The scientific name is from Latin. Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and cachinnans means 'laughing', from cachinnare 'to laugh'.

Scientific name

Larus cachinnans

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Amber