Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Chroicocephalus Higher classification Gulls Order Shorebirds | Family Laridae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Black‑headed gull, Slender‑billed gull, Grey‑headed gull, Bonaparte's gull, Brown‑hooded Gull | ||
Black headed gull chroicocephalus ridibundus cyprus
Chroicocephalus is a genus of medium to relatively small gulls which were included in the genus Larus until recently. Some authorities also include the Saunders's gull in Chroicocephalus. The genus name Chroicocephalus is from Ancient Greek khroizo, "to colour", and kephale, "head".
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Black headed gull chroicocephalus ridibundus with chicks
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