UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Laridae

Ross's Gull

Rhodostethia rosea

UCIOC 2260

Ross's Gull

Rhodostethia rosea

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea).

ATK137

DEF88

2200 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 187 g
Wingspan: 87 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 137

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 137).

DEF 88

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 88).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & North America: Western & Eastern Greenland (rare); Arctic Northeastern Siberia & locally from Taimyr Pen. to Kolyma River; Arctic Northeastern Canada and formerly Churchill & Manitoba (West-central Hudson Bay & East-central Canada) Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rhodostethia rosea

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & North America: Western & Eastern Greenland (rare); Arctic Northeastern Siberia & locally from Taimyr Pen. to Kolyma River; Arctic Northeastern Canada and formerly Churchill & Manitoba (West-central Hudson Bay & East-central Canada)