Pagophila (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Laridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pagophila is a small to medium-sized gull that breeds in the Arctic tundra.
- The Ivory Gull is also known by the scientific name Pagophila eburnea.
- Pagophila gulls are known for their distinctive yellow bills and pale feathers.
- In the summer months, Pagophila gulls can be found in large colonies on rocky coastlines.
- The Pagophila genus is thought to have originated in the Northern Hemisphere, where the Ivory Gull is the only remaining species.