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White-eyed Gull

White-eyed Gull

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The White-eyed Gull is a distinctive and endangered medium-sized gull endemic to the Red Sea, recognized by its dark head, unique white crescents above and below the eye, and red bill with a black tip.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Red Sea, found along its coasts and on offshore islands, primarily in Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Saudi Arabia.
How to spot
Look for its dark head, prominent white crescents around the eye, and red bill with a black tip. Its unique appearance and restricted range are key identifiers.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Breeding occurs during the local spring/summer months, when they are concentrated at colonies.
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File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, Hurghada, Egypt 1 (Cropped).jpg
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File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, Hurghada, Egypt 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, Hurghada, Egypt 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, Hurghada, Egypt 5.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, Qesm Shlatin, Egypt 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus 250889294.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus 324362639.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus 327149376.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus 79294991.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This gull is a true specialist of the Red Sea, rarely straying far from its breeding islands and coastlines, making it a highly localized and unique species.
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