Chroicocephalus is a genus of medium to relatively small gulls which were once included in the genus Larus. Some authorities also include the Saunders's gull in Chroicocephalus. The name is derived from the Greek chroma (colour) and cephalus (head).

Chroicocephalus is a genus of medium to relatively small gulls which were once included in the genus Larus. Some authorities also include the Saunders's gull in Chroicocephalus. The name is derived from the Greek chroma (colour) and cephalus (head).