White-eyed Gull

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White-eyed Gull (<em>Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

White-eyed Gull (Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ichthyaetus; binomial: Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus; authority: (Temminck, 1825).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: throughout Red Sea.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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