Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

The Iceland gull is a medium-sized gull that breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, but not in Iceland, 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 name glaucoides denotes its resemblance to Larus glaucus, a synonym of Larus hyperboreus, the glaucous gull; -oides is Ancient Greek and means "resembling".

Scientific name

Larus glaucoides

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Amber