Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-cachinnans"></birdfyi-bird>The Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 85.4 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Caspian Gull, 56–68 cm, breeds around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, wintering to the Middle East and East Africa. Long parallel-sided bill, rounded head, pale eye with yellowish orbital ring, pinkish legs. Omnivore; scavenges at landfills and forages in agricultural fields. Partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 85,4 cm | 33.6 in |
| الوزن | 1090,0 g | 38.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 26-29 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| الأنواع | Larus cachinnans |
Distribution
Caspian Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family