Species profile
Yellow-legged Gull
Larus michahellis
Quick answer
Breeding regions are PAL. Breeding subregions are coastal and inland s, w, c Europe, Macaronesia, Mediterranean and nw Africa.
- Scientific name
- Larus michahellis
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Genus
- Larus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording Yellow-legged 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.