American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
About the American Herring Gull
The American herring gull or Smithsonian gull (Larus smithsonianus or Larus argentatus smithsonianus) is a large gull that breeds in North America, where it is treated by the American Ornithological Society as a subspecies of herring gull (L. argentatus).
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 94,052 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the American Herring Gull?
The scientific name of the American Herring Gull is Larus smithsonianus.
How many American Herring Gull sightings have been recorded?
94,052 observations of the American Herring Gull have been recorded on iNaturalist.
94,052
observations on iNaturalist
