Species profile
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Quick answer
Breeding regions are NA, MA. Breeding subregions are w North Pacific coast from nw Washington to I. Guadelupe and c Baja California (nw Mexico). Non breeding regions are to s British Columbia and s Baja California (nw Mexico).
- Scientific name
- Larus occidentalis
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Genus
- Larus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording Western 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.