Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-belcheri"></birdfyi-bird>The Belcher's Gull (Larus belcheri) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73 cm and a weight of 642.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Belcher's Gull, 49–52 cm, is endemic to the Humboldt Current coast of Peru and northern Chile. Black mantle, white body, yellow bill with red and black band. Piscivore and scavenger; closely associated with fishing ports and anchovy-rich upwelling waters. Resident along its narrow coastal range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 73,0 cm | 28.7 in |
| الوزن | 642,5 g | 22.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC,NO.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| الأنواع | Larus belcheri |
Distribution
Belcher's Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family