Gray Gull
Leucophaeus modestus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The grey gull, also known as garuma gull, is a medium-sized gull native to South America. Unusual among gulls, it breeds inland in the extremely dry Atacama Desert in northern Chile, although it is present as a non-breeding bird along much of the Pacific coast of South America.
Fun Fact
Unusual among gulls, it breeds inland in the extremely dry Atacama Desert in northern Chile, although it is present as a non-breeding bird along much of the Pacific coast of South America.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats fish and ragworms, scavenges for offal and sometimes follows fishing boats.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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