About the Gray-hooded Gull
The grey-headed gull, also known as the grey-hooded gull, is a small species of gull which breeds patchily in South America and Africa south of the Sahara. It is not truly migratory, but is dispersive, becoming more widespread in winter. This species has occurred as a rare vagrant to the United States, Italy, and Spain. As is the case with many gulls, it had traditionally been placed in the genus Larus. Recent evidence suggests the South American and African populations may represent two separate cryptic species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus |
| Species Codes | grhgul, GHGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-hooded Gull belong to?
The Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-hooded Gull?
The grey-headed gull, also known as the grey-hooded gull, is a small species of gull which breeds patchily in South America and Africa south of the Sahara. It is not truly migratory, but is dispersive, becoming more widespread in winter. This species has occurred as a rare vagrant to the United Stat...
Where can I report a Gray-hooded Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-hooded Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhgul, or on iNaturalist.
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