Audouin's Gull
Ichthyaetus audouinii
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Audouin's Gull
The Audouin's gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian peninsula. The genus name is from Ancient Greek ikhthus, "fish", and aetos, "eagle", and the specific audouinii and the English name are after the French naturalist Jean Victoire Audouin.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Audouin's Gull?
The scientific name of the Audouin's Gull is Ichthyaetus audouinii.
Is the Audouin's Gull endangered?
The Audouin's Gull is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Audouin's Gull sightings have been recorded?
5,083 observations of the Audouin's Gull have been recorded on iNaturalist.
