Species profile
glaucous-winged gull
Larus glaucescens
Quick answer
Bering Sea to nw Oregon; winters to Japan and nw Mexico
- Scientific name
- Larus glaucescens
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Genus
- Larus
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated
Recording glaucous-winged 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.