Pallas's Gull

Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Least Concern

The Pallas's Gull is a gull, tern, or skimmer of Central Asian lakes, steppes, and inland 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

Pallas's Gull Range — Resident or seasonal range in Central Asian lakes, steppes, and inland seas

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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