Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) in Scandinavia

The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) is a gull found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. An adaptable, omnivorous bird tied to water, often nesting in colonies. It typically occurs in coasts, lakes and farmland.

In the Nordic countries the Ivory Gull is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Ivory Gull

  • Ivory Gull – song & calls
  • Ivory Gull – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Pagophila eburnea
  • Family: Gulls
  • Habitat: Coasts, lakes and farmland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

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