Andean Gull
Chroicocephalus serranus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCharadriiformes (Shorebirds and Allies)
- FamilyLaridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
- GenusChroicocephalus (Masked Gulls and allies)
- SpeciesChroicocephalus serranus (Andean Gull)
About the Andean Gull
The Andean gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is a species in subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae, the gulls, terns, and skimmers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The Andean gull was long placed in genus Larus. Genetic research has established that Larus sensu lato is paraphyletic so the American Ornithological Society, the International Ornithological Committee, and the Clements taxonomy moved it and 10 other gulls to genus Chroicocephalus. However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains all of them in Larus. The systems agree that the Andean gull is monotypic.
The Andean gull is 42 to 48 cm (17 to 19 in) long and weighs about 480 g (17 oz); it is one of the larger members of its genus. The sexes are alike. Adults in breeding plumage have a glossy black hood with a white crescent behind the eye and a mostly white body with a gray back and sometimes a pink flush on the underparts. Their tail is white. The upper side of their wing is mostly gray with an alternating white-black-white-black pattern on the primaries. The underside of their wing is pale gray with a blackish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Andean Gull in Huascarán National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Huascarán National Park
Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe
Attagis gayi
Puna Snipe
Gallinago andina
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Gray-breasted Seedsnipe
Thinocorus orbignyianus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 3 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 7 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Andean Gull in Huascarán National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Andean Gull sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 171 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Andean Gull in Huascarán National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Andean Gull in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.