Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini) in Scandinavia

The Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini) 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 Sabine's Gull is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern 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 Sabine's Gull

  • Sabine's Gull – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Xema sabini
  • Family: Gulls
  • Habitat: Coasts, lakes and farmland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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