European herring gull (Mòng bể chân vàng, Larus argentatus)
The European herring gull or simply herring gull (Larus argentatus) is a large gull breeding throughout the northern and western coasts of Europe.
Some populations in colder areas migrate farther south in winter, but many are permanent residents.
Charadriiformes, Charadriidae, Charadrius: Late Latin word for a yellowish bird mentioned in the fourth-century Vulgate; from Ancient Greek kharadrios a bird found in ravines and river valleys (kharadra, "ravine").
Laridae:from Ancient Greek laros or Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird.
The genus name Larus is from Ancient Greek laros or Latin larus, which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird.
Argentatus is a Latin adjective meaning "silvered," "adorned with silver," or "silvery". It is often used in scientific names to describe species with silver-like coloring.
Argentum (silver) + -atus (suffix meaning "provided with" or "having the likeness of").











