Grey-headed Gull

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Grey-headed Gull (<em>Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Grey-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chroicocephalus; binomial: Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America and Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus to Grey-headed Gull, which prevails in Africa and elsewhere.

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