White-eyed Gull

Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

The white-eyed gull is a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea. Its closest relative is the sooty gull. The species is classed as Least Concern by the IUCN; human pressure and oil pollution are deemed the major threats. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus.

Scientific name

Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers