Pallas's Gull

Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Pallas's gull, also known as the great black-headed gull, is a large bird species. 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".

Scientific name

Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers