White-eyed Gull
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| Scientific name | Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus |
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| Conservation status | Near Threatened (Population stable) |
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| Higher classification | Ichthyaetus |
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| ID | 3032132 |
About White-eyed Gull
The white-eyed gull is a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea. Its closest relative is the sooty gull. It is one of the world's rarest gulls, with a population of 4,000 – 6,500 pairs. The species is classed as Near Threatened by the IUCN; human pressure and oil pollution are deemed the major threats.
