Andean Gull
Chroicocephalus serranus
Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South America.
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The Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is a member of the Laridae family found in South America. Adults weigh 478 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Laridae Gulls, Terns, Skimmers
- Genus Chroicocephalus
- Species serranus
Where it lives
Andes of far southwestern Colombia to south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 478 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Laridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andean Gull hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Andean Gull is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is a species of bird in the Laridae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Andes of far sw Colombia to sc Chile and sw Argentina.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 478 g, with a wing length of about 35.3 cm and a tail of around 14 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andean Gull?
The Andean Gull is a large bird that weighs around 478 g.
Where does the Andean Gull live?
The Andean Gull is found across South America with a range covering SA Andes of far sw Colombia to sc Chile and sw Argentina, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Andean Gull belong to?
The Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) belongs to the Laridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Andean Gull eat?
The Andean Gull hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Andean Gull migrate?
The Andean Gull is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Andean Gull make?
1 real field recording of the Andean Gull — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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