Brown-hooded Gull

Chroicocephalus maculipennis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The brown-hooded gull is a species of gull, found in South America in Argentina, southeastern Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Falkland Islands. Its specific epithet, maculipennis, means 'spotted wings'. Like the other species of the genus Chroicocephalus, it was formerly included in a broad view of the genus Larus.

Fun Fact

Its specific epithet, maculipennis, means 'spotted wings' (macula + penna).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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