Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
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Lesser Black-backed Gull, 48–56 cm, breeds across Northern Europe and Iceland, undertaking one of the longest migrations of any large gull — to winter quarters in East Africa, India, and the Gulf. Slate-black mantle, yellow legs, yellow bill with red spot. Omnivore; increasingly winters in North America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 82,4 cm | 32.4 in |
| الوزن | 841,3333333333334 g | 29.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35 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 fuscus |
Distribution
Lesser Black-backed Gull has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family