About the Brown-headed Gull
The brown-headed gull is a small gull which breeds in the high plateaus of central Asia from Tajikistan to Ordos in Inner Mongolia. It is migratory, wintering on the coasts and large inland lakes of the Indian subcontinent. As is the case with many gulls, was traditionally placed in the genus Larus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus |
| Species Codes | bnhgul1, BHGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Gull belong to?
The Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Gull?
The brown-headed gull is a small gull which breeds in the high plateaus of central Asia from Tajikistan to Ordos in Inner Mongolia. It is migratory, wintering on the coasts and large inland lakes of the Indian subcontinent. As is the case with many gulls, was traditionally placed in the genus Larus....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Gull sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Gull on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnhgul1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Brown-headed Gull?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!