Sabine's Gull - Xema sabini (Sabine, 1819)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | 1 international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 14 are designated for this species |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES0000197 | Spain | Acantilados del Monte Hacho | Map |
| FR2310045 | France | Littoral seino-marin | Map |
| FR2512001 | France | Littoral augeron | Map |
| FR5210090 | France | Marais salants de Guérande, traicts du Croisic, dunes de Pen Bron | Map |
| FR5310074 | France | Baie de Vilaine | Map |
| FR5310092 | France | Rivière de Pénerf | Map |
| ES6310002 | Spain | Zona marítimo-terrestre del Monte Hacho | Map |
| FR5312005 | France | Rivières de Pont-l'Abbé et de l'Odet | Map |
| FR7212019 | France | Tête de Canyon du Cap Ferret | Map |
| FR5212015 | France | Secteur marin de l'île d'Yeu jusqu'au continent | Map |
| FR5212013 | France | Mor Braz | Map |
| FR5412026 | France | Pertuis charentais - Rochebonne | Map |
| FR7212018 | France | Bassin d'Arcachon et banc d'Arguin | Map |
| FR5212016 | France | Mers Celtiques - Talus du golfe de Gascogne | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (Larus sabini) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
Common Name
 |
Language
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Reference
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|---|---|---|
| Fecskesirály | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Gabbiano di Sabine | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Gaivota de Sabine | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Gaviota de Sabine | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Mouette de Sabine | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Sabine's Gull | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Sabinemåke | Norwegian | Direktoratet for Naturforvaltning |
| Schwalbenmöwe | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Tärnmås | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Tiiralokki | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Vorkstaartmeeuw | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
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Synonym
|
Author
|
|---|---|
| Larus sabini | Sabine, 1819 |
Other resources
| CoL (accepted name) | Catalogue of Life |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea search | 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 |
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 | 100/500 (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 | |
| France | 80/200 (individuals) | 1998-2002 | 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 | Breeding | Increasing between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| France | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 |
