White-eyed Gull

Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

Least Concern

The White-eyed Gull is a gull, tern, or skimmer of Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and northwestern Indian Ocean coasts. It feeds around water on fish, crustaceans, insects, carrion, or scraps; terns often plunge-dive, gulls patrol coasts and lakes, and skimmers cut the water surface with an elongated lower bill.

Family

Laridae

Group

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

Range

White-eyed Gull Range — Resident or seasonal range in Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and northwestern Indian Ocean coasts

Population

≈ 50K–500K

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