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Mongolian Gull
Larus mongolicus
Mongolian Gull (Larus mongolicus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Mongolian Gull (Larus mongolicus) is a member of the Laridae family found in Europe & Northern Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Laridae Gulls, Terns, Skimmers
- Genus Larus
- Species mongolicus
Where it lives
Altai Republic to Lake Baikal (south-central Russia) and Mongolia; Lake Khanka (Heilongjiang, northeastern China); and Yellow Sea is. (western Korean Pen.)
Quick facts
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Mongolian Gull (Larus mongolicus) is a species of bird in the Laridae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Altai Republic to Lake Baikal (sc Russia) and Mongolia; Lake Khanka (Heilongjiang, ne China); and Yellow Sea is. (w Korean Pen.).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mongolian Gull live?
The Mongolian Gull is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Altai Republic to Lake Baikal (sc Russia) and Mongolia; Lake Khanka (Heilongjiang, ne China); and Yellow Sea is. (w Korean Pen.).
What family does the Mongolian Gull belong to?
The Mongolian Gull (Larus mongolicus) belongs to the Laridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Conservation
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