Species profile
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
Quick answer
Breeds ne Siberia to Japan; winters south to Taiwan
- Scientific name
- Larus schistisagus
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Genus
- Larus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording Slaty-backed 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.