Swallow-tailed Gull [Creagrus furcatus]
Description
The Swallow-tailed Gull is a unique species and the only member of the genus Creagrus. It is a nocturnal, pelagic bird that breeds on the Galapagos Islands. It has a distinct plumage, with a slate-grey body, white eye ring, and red bill and feet. It feeds mainly on squid and fish, and its behavior is adapted for a nocturnal lifestyle, with large eyes for better night vision. Its tail is deeply forked, giving the species its common name.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Swallow-tailed Gulls
Creagrus
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