Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Least Concern

The Franklin's Gull is a gull, tern, or skimmer of coasts, islands, rivers, wetlands, and open seas. It feeds around water on fish, crustaceans, insects, carrion, or scraps; terns often plunge-dive, gulls patrol coasts and lakes, and skimmers cut the water surface with an elongated lower bill.

Family

Laridae

Group

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

Range

Franklin's Gull Range — Resident or seasonal range in coasts, islands, rivers, wetlands, and open seas

Population

≈ 1M–1.5M

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