Species profile
California Gull
Larus californicus
Quick answer
Breeding regions are NA. Breeding subregions are c Northwest Territories to c Manitoba (c Canada) to ne South Dakota; e Washington to Montana and s to Colorado and c California. Non breeding regions are e North Pacific coast from s British Columbia (sw Canada) to wc Mexico.
- Scientific name
- Larus californicus
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Genus
- Larus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording California Gull in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.