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 a dark eye, black legs, and a bill that is yellowish-green at the base with a dark tip. Juveniles have some dark spotting on the face and wings, which fades with age.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, high-pitched calls, often described as 'kree-kree' or 'kyarr', and a variety of other guttural notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsarctic tundra, sea ice, coastal areas, open ocean
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeCircumpolar in the high Arctic, breeding in Greenland, Svalbard, Russia, and Canada. It is strongly associated with pack ice and ice floes, rarely venturing south of the Arctic Circle.
Identifying Featurespure white plumage (adults), dark eye, yellowish-green bill with dark tip, black legs, high arctic range
Description
The Ivory Gull is a striking medium-sized gull of the high Arctic, characterized by its entirely pure white plumage in adulthood. It is often found in association with sea ice, where it scavenges for food.
