Audouin's Gull
Ichthyaetus audouinii
The Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) is a uncommon skimmers, noddies, terns, and gull found in 31 countries. Audouin's gull is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
About the Audouin's Gull
Audouin's gull 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.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark.
When to see it
The Audouin's Gull can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Audouin's Gull look like?
- Audouin's gull is a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
- Where can you see an Audouin's Gull?
- The Audouin's Gull occurs in 31 countries, including Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France and Italy.
- What birds look similar to an Audouin's Gull?
- The Audouin's Gull is most easily confused with the Pallas's Gull, the Sooty Gull and the White-eyed Gull.
- Is the Audouin's Gull endangered?
- The Audouin's Gull is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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