Swallow-tailed Gull

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Swallow-tailed Gull (<em>Creagrus furcatus</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Swallow-tailed Gull (Creagrus furcatus) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Creagrus; binomial: Creagrus furcatus; authority: (Néboux, 1842).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: to Humboldt Current off Ecuador to n Chile.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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