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Gray-hooded Gull

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Charadriiformes (إفجيجيات)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Chroicocephalus
Species
Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus (Gray-hooded Gull)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアオカモメ
Chinese 灰头鸥
Spanish Gaviota Cabecigrís
French Mouette à tête grise
German Graukopfmöwe
Portuguese gaivota-de-cabeça-cinza
Russian Сероголовая чайка

Similar Species in Chroicocephalus

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Andean Gull
Chroicocephalus serranus
Least Concern
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Black-billed Gull
Chroicocephalus bulleri
Not Evaluated
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Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Not Evaluated
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Brown-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus
Not Evaluated
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Brown-hooded Gull
Chroicocephalus maculipennis
Not Evaluated
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Hartlaub's Gull
Chroicocephalus hartlaubii
Not Evaluated
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Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Vulnerable
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Silver Gull
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Not Evaluated
View all species in Chroicocephalus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-hooded Gull?
The scientific name of Gray-hooded Gull is Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Chroicocephalus.
What is the conservation status of Gray-hooded Gull?
Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gray-hooded Gull live?
Gray-hooded Gull is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Gray-hooded Gull belong to?
Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) belongs to the genus Chroicocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Gray-hooded Gull endangered?
No, Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gray-hooded Gull belong to?
Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-hooded Gull?
The closest relatives of Gray-hooded Gull in the genus Chroicocephalus include Andean Gull, Black-billed Gull, Bonaparte's Gull, Brown-headed Gull, Brown-hooded Gull.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chroicocephalus — 10 Species

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Andean Gull
Chroicocephalus serranus
LC 🐾
Black-billed Gull
Chroicocephalus bulleri
NE 🐾
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
NE 🐾
Brown-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus
NE 🐾
Brown-hooded Gull
Chroicocephalus maculipennis
NE
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Gray-hooded Gull
Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus
LC
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Hartlaub's Gull
Chroicocephalus hartlaubii
NE 🐾
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
VU 🐾
Silver Gull
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
NE 🐾
Slender-billed Gull
Chroicocephalus genei
NE
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