Mew Gull
CR

Mew Gull

Larus canus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_gull

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Mew Gull faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from coastal development, pollution of marine and freshwater environments, and climate change impacts on breeding and feeding areas. Disturbance at nesting colonies and reduced prey availability from overfishing and ecosystem changes further threaten remaining populations. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coastal areas including rocky shores, sandy beaches, estuaries, and mudflats, as well as inland freshwater lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Nests colonially on islands, coastal cliffs, and lakeshores with minimal vegetation.

MARINE· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mew Gull classified as Critically Endangered?
Mew Gull is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Mew Gull faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from coastal development, pollution of marine and freshwater environments, and climate change impacts on breeding and feeding areas. Disturbance at nesting colonies and reduced prey availability from overfishing and ecosystem changes further threaten remaining populations. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Where does Mew Gull live?
Mew Gull occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mew Gull?
The main threats to Mew Gull are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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