Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)

Breeds in Gulf of California (particularly Isla Rasa) south to Nayarit; also Baja California (from San Benito Is off Pacific coast) and northern very sparsely in southern California, occasionally and irregularly to San Francisco Bay.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 530,000 (2010) and fluctuating.

Status NT
Very small breeding range, egg collection, severe weather are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (42)...)

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) [XC362606]
by Paul Marvin from J Street Marina, Chula Vista, San Diego Co, California, United States (flight call)

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) [XC518763]
by Isain Contreras Rodr\u00edguez from Topolobampo, Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico (call, flight call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Heermanns Gull (Larus heermanni) - 10 files

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