Swallow-tailed Gull
Creagrus furcatus
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Swallow-tailed Gull, 55–60 cm, is the world's only fully nocturnal gull, breeding on the Galápagos Islands and roosting on the Humboldt Current. Distinctive red orbital ring, black-and-white head, deeply forked tail. Feeds at sea at night on squid and fish attracted to surface by bioluminescence.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.8 cm | 32.2 in |
| Weight | 695.0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 33-35 days. Fledging: 58-65 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Creagrus |
| Species | Creagrus furcatus |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family