Ivory Gull
NameIvory Gull
Common NameIvory Gull
Scientific NamePagophila eburnea
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)107.5
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)575
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely pure white with dark eyes and a dark-tipped, yellowish-green bill. Juveniles have some dark spotting on the face, wings, and tail, which fades as they mature.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, high-pitched calls, often described as 'kree-kree' or 'kyarr', and a variety of squawks and growls, especially when agitated or at breeding colonies.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsarctic coasts, pack ice, open ocean, tundra
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeCircumpolar distribution in the high Arctic, breeding on remote islands and coasts of Greenland, Canada, Russia, and Svalbard. Winters further south in the pack ice zone.
Identifying Featurespure white plumage (adults), dark eyes, dark-tipped yellowish-green bill, relatively small size for a gull, often found in icy environments
Description
The Ivory Gull is a medium-sized, pure white gull found in the high Arctic. It is known for its striking white plumage, which helps it camouflage in its icy environment. This species often forages on carrion and marine life, frequently associating with polar bears and seal hunting activities.
