Ivory Gull

The Ivory Gull is a ghostly, breathtakingly beautiful seabird of the High Arctic, immediately recognizable by its pure, snow-white plumage. Inhabiting some of the harshest environments on Earth, this medium-sized gull remains associated with pack ice throughout the year, rarely venturing far south. It is an incredibly resilient species, possessing remarkable adaptations that allow it to thrive where few other birds can survive. Known as a scavenger of the frozen north, the Ivory Gull is famously seen trailing polar bears across the endless ice fields. It feeds opportunistically on seal carcasses, fish, and marine invertebrates. Sadly, this elegant 'ghost of the Arctic' faces significant threats from climate change and melting sea ice, making it an important indicator species for the health of our polar ecosystems.

Hábitat: Typically found in the extreme High Arctic, nesting on remote nunataks, gravel cliffs, and rocky islands, while foraging primarily along the edges of pack ice.