Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 77 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A big pale gull of the high Arctic, the glaucous gull is a coastal scavenger and pirate that snatches food from other birds. It also raids seabird colonies, taking eggs and chicks from cliff nesting neighbours, and patrols beaches and shallows for whatever it can find.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Laridae › Larus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137145.
FAQ
- How deep does the Glaucous Gull live?
- The Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Glaucous Gull get?
- The Glaucous Gull grows to about 77 cm.