C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

California Gull

Larus californicus

CIOC 2307

California Gull

Larus californicus

Charadriiformes · Laridae

California Gull (Larus californicus).

ATK114

DEF87

XC757638 · Quinn Desilets · CC0 1.0

2247 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 683.4 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 114

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 114).

DEF 87

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 87).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Quinn Desilets · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: Central Northwest Territories to Central Manitoba (Central Canada) to Northeastern South Dakota; Eastern Washington to Montana and Southern to Colorado and Central California Habitat: Coastal

2 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Larus californicus californicus
sc British Columbia (sw Canada), e Washington to Montana and s to Colorado and c California
Larus californicus albertaensis
c Northwest Territories to c Manitoba (c Canada) to ne South Dakota (nc USA)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Larus californicus

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

North America: Central Northwest Territories to Central Manitoba (Central Canada) to Northeastern South Dakota; Eastern Washington to Montana and Southern to Colorado and Central California