Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information

Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull
Animal Group:	Bird
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Charadriiformes
Family:	Laridae
Other Name(s):	Larus ridibundus
Other Common Name(s):	Common Black-headed Gull
Description:	Small gull with reddish bill. Common winter visitor in Hong Kong.

Conservation Status

Statutory Protection in Hong Kong

Listed in Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status

Least Concern

Fellowes et al. (2002)

Potential Regional Concern

Distribution

Distribution in Hong Kong Common winter visitor. Found in Deep Bay area, Tolo Harbour, Starling Inlet, Victoria Harbour.

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References

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Carey, G.J., Chalmers, M.L., Diskin, D.A., Kennerley, P.R., Leader, P.J., Leven, M.R., Lewthwaite, R.W., Melville, D.S., Turnbull, M., Young, L. 2001. The Avifauna of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Hong Kong.

Philips, K., Lam, C.Y., Viney, C. 1994. Birds of Hong Kong and South China. Government Printer, Hong Kong.

del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J. eds. 1996. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 3. Hoatzin to Auks. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.

Zheng, G. 2002. A Checklist on the Classification and Distribution of the Birds of the World. Science Press.