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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
- Worldwide
- 177,678 observations
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About
The ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis) is a medium-sized gull. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird. The specific delawarensis refers to the Delaware River.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 3, 2026Burnaby, BC, CanadaObserver: ChrisMcVView observation from Nov 3, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 2, 2026UBC, University Endowment Lands, BC, CanadaObserver: Sunny Zhang 张迎新View observation from Nov 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 1, 2026Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: K. FordView observation from Nov 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 31, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: Erin RogerView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 27, 2026Vancouver, BC V6G 1J2, CanadaObserver: Arial EathertonView observation from Oct 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 27, 2026Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: Sam MacTavishView observation from Oct 27, 2026 on iNaturalist