Iceland Gull - Larus glaucoides Meyer, 1822
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and 1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 2 are designated for this species |
| Natura 2000 species code | A185 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
World
Least Concern
Europe
Least Concern
EU
Not evaluated
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTZPE0021 | Portugal | Costa Sul e Sudoeste - Ilha das Flores | Map |
| PTZPE0022 | Portugal | Costa Nordeste - Ilha das Flores | Map |
Protected sites
Please note the site map takes a while to display.Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 30 November 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (EU Birds Directive) | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm | ||
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (All species of Birds not included in Appendix II) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
Common Name
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Language
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Reference
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|---|---|---|
| Gabbiano d'Islanda | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Gaivota-polar | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Gaviota Groenlandesa | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Goéland à ailes blanches | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Grönlanninlokki | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Iceland Gull | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kleine Burgemeester | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Mewa polarna | Polish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Racek polární | Czech | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Sarki sirály | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Vitvingad trut | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
No synonyms available.
Other resources
| CoL (accepted name) | Catalogue of Life |
| EBCC Atlas of breeding birds | European Bird Census Council's Atlas of Breeding Birds |
| EURing code:05980 | European bird-ringing |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (Valid name) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
| WoRMS | World Register of Marine Species |
External data
Population distribution from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
Source: BirdLife International
| Country | Biogeographic region | Min / Max (Units) | Period | Status | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark - Greenland | 30000/100000 (pairs) | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Denmark - Greenland | 300000/500000 (individuals) | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Germany | 0/49 (individuals) | 1995-2000 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 | |
| Iceland | 15000/20000 (individuals) | 1999 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004-01-01 |
Population trends from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
Source: BirdLife International
| Country | Biogeographic region | Period | Status | Trend | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark - Greenland | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Denmark - Greenland | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Germany | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Iceland | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 |
