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Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini- ORDER: Charadriiformes
- FAMILY: Laridae
Basic Description
Sabine's Gull is an unusual and distinctive arctic gull that breeds at high latitudes but winters near the tropics. A striking bird in all plumages with a bold upper wing pattern, long pointed wings, a notched tail, and a short black bill with a yellow tip.
More ID InfoOther Names
- Gaviota de Sabine (Spanish)
- Mouette de Sabine (French)