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Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

Least Concern
طول الجناح
79,2 cm
الوزن
911,5 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Iceland Gull, 50–64 cm, breeds in Greenland and winters on both sides of the North Atlantic to Great Lakes. White wing tips (like Glaucous Gull but considerably smaller), pink orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at harbours and landfills in winter. Two subspecies often treated as separate species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 79,2 cm 31.2 in
الوزن 911,5 g 32.15 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-3

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Iceland Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Iceland Gull endangered?
The Iceland Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Iceland Gull nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 42-52 days.
How big is the Iceland Gull?
The Iceland Gull has a wingspan of 79.2 cm, weight of 911.5 g.
What order and family does the Iceland Gull belong to?
The Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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