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Vega Gull
Larus vegae
Vega Gull (Larus vegae) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Vega Gull (Larus vegae) 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 vegae
Where it lives
Arctic central, eastern Siberia from Taimyr to Chukotka, New Siberian Is. (far north-central Russia) and St. Lawrence I. (northern Bering Sea)
Quick facts
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Vega Gull (Larus vegae) is a species of bird in the Laridae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Arctic c, e Siberia from Taimyr to Chukotka, New Siberian Is. (far nc Russia) and St. Lawrence I. (n Bering Sea).
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Vega Gull live?
The Vega Gull is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Arctic c, e Siberia from Taimyr to Chukotka, New Siberian Is. (far nc Russia) and St. Lawrence I. (n Bering Sea).
What family does the Vega Gull belong to?
The Vega Gull (Larus vegae) belongs to the Laridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What sound does the Vega Gull make?
1 real field recording of the Vega Gull — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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