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Swallow-tailed gull

Creagrus furcatus

Description:

The swallow-tailed gull is the only fully nocturnal gull and seabird in the world, preying on squid and small fish which rise to the surface at night to feed on plankton.

Habitat:

North Seymour Island, Galapagos.

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2 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Ava!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

So, so beautiful and interesting information.

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Ecuador

Spotted on Dec 16, 2012
Submitted on Dec 16, 2012

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