Peru
Gray Gull
Leucophaeus modestus
(L 17.5-18")
Pucasan Puerto Viejo
Peru
13May09
One of the most common species
on the Pacific Coast...breeds in
the desert of northern Chile.
on the Pacific Coast...breeds in
the desert of northern Chile.
© John van
Dort
Dort
Macaulay
Library
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Leucophaeus in Greek means
shining white, gleaming;
modestus in Latin means
modest, plain.
shining white, gleaming;
modestus in Latin means
modest, plain.