Distribution of northwestern Herring Gulls
I recently outlined that the so-called "Thayer's Gull" is not a subspecies of Iceland Gull as parroted by numerous authorities, but rather represents the northwesternmost cline of Herring Gull (or American Herring Gull, as per Clements' latest whims). As is expected for anything that dares threaten the sacred taxonomic status quo, my findings have been treated with unwarranted skepticism, and, from some quarters, outright hostility. I was pleased, however, that a select few have met it with discussion and thought-provoking questions! Dismissers, take note: this is the appropriate response to careful research presented by an experienced figure. This post is intended for those who are not afraid to question existing "authorities" when data points in a new direction. Distribution of the northwestern Herring Gull. To reiterate, this entity represents a broad cline and should not be recognized as distinct from Herring Gull in any way, shape, or form. The isola...