Iceland Gull Identification - All About Birds
WEBIceland Gulls breed on narrow cliff ledges in the Arctic and forage gracefully over the water, often plucking fish from the surface without landing. Many winter in ice-choked Arctic waters, but some come south to the Northeast, Great Lakes, and West Coast.
Iceland gull - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iceland gull (Larus glaucoides) is a medium-sized gull that breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, but not in Iceland (as its name suggests), 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.
Iceland Gull Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBIceland Gulls breed on narrow cliff ledges in the Arctic and forage gracefully over the water, often plucking fish from the surface without landing. Many winter in ice-choked Arctic waters, but some come south to the Northeast, Great Lakes, and West Coast.
Iceland Gull | Audubon Field Guide
WEBA pale northern gull, about the size of Herring Gull but more graceful and maneuverable in flight. Despite its name, it occurs in Iceland only during the winter. The typical white-winged form nests...
Iceland Gull - eBird
WEBPale, medium-sized gull, smaller and daintier than Glaucous or Herring Gulls. Often looks cute with rounded head and small bill. Extremely variable plumage. Variation is apparently clinal across the Arctic breeding range, from darkest in the west to palest in the east.
Iceland Gull Bird Facts (Larus glaucoides) | Birdfact
WEBIceland gulls are medium-sized gulls, smaller than herring gulls, but larger than common gulls. Females are typically slightly smaller than males. Length: 52 cm to 60 cm (20.5 in to 23.6 in) Wingspan: 130 cm to 158 cm (51.2 in to 62.2 in) Weight: 750 g (26.5 oz) Iceland Gull swimming on calm water.
Iceland Gull Life History - All About Birds
WEBIceland Gulls breed on narrow cliff ledges in the Arctic and forage gracefully over the water, often plucking fish from the surface without landing. Many winter in ice-choked Arctic waters, but some come south to the Northeast, Great Lakes, and West Coast.
Iceland Gull Bird Facts | Larus Glaucoides - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBThe Iceland Gull is a medium-size gull, smaller than most Herring Gulls. It has a rounded head and smallish beak, giving it a dove-like expression. It has very pale plumage and white wing tips and, like the Glaucous Gull, it is sometimes referred to as a …
Iceland gull - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Iceland gull (Larus glaucoides ) is a medium-sized gull that breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, but not in Iceland (as its name suggests), 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.
How do you identify Iceland Gulls? - Birdful
WEBFeb 18, 2024 · The Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) is a medium-sized gull species that breeds in Greenland, Iceland, and northeastern Canada. It spends the winter along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.