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Lava Gull
Larus fuliginosus
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Vulnerable
طول الجناح
68,2 cm
الوزن
380,0 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
حول
Lava Gull, 52–55 cm, is the world's rarest gull — only ~800–1,000 individuals exist, all on the Galápagos Islands. Sooty grey overall, white eyelids, red bill and feet. Scavenges at fishing ports and seal colonies; omnivore. Restricted range makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| الوزن | 380,0 g | 13.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| الأنواع | Larus fuliginosus |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Lava Gull endangered?
The Lava Gull has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Lava Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Lava Gull?
The Lava Gull has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Lava Gull belong to?
The Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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