Swallow-tailed Gulls [Creagrus]
Description
Creagrus represents the Swallow-tailed Gull, the only nocturnal gull and seabird, known for its deeply forked tail and striking black and white plumage with red around the eye. They breed on the Galápagos Islands and feed at night on squid and fish, using their excellent night vision.
Species
Swallow-tailed Gull [Creagrus furcatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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Statistics
- Species 1