Andean Gull

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

Overview

Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chroicocephalus; binomial: Chroicocephalus serranus; authority: (Tschudi, 1844).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: some move to adjacent Pacific coast.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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