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Laughing Gull

Larus atricilla

Least Concern
طول الجناح
59,7 cm
الوزن
307,3333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Laughing Gull, 36–41 cm, is a medium-sized gull of Atlantic and Caribbean coasts, with a distinctive laughing call. Breeding adult has a full black hood, dark red bill. Omnivore; follows fishing boats, scavenges at beaches, steals prey from Brown Pelicans. Migratory; winters to northern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 59,7 cm 23.5 in
الوزن 307,3333333333333 g 10.84 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
الأنواع Larus atricilla

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Laughing Gull endangered?
The Laughing Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Laughing Gull nest?
Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Laughing Gull?
The Laughing Gull has a wingspan of 59.7 cm, weight of 307.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Laughing Gull belong to?
The Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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