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Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
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Near Threatened
طول الجناح
67,2 cm
الوزن
448,26666666666665 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
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حول
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 67,2 cm | 26.5 in |
| الوزن | 448,26666666666665 g | 15.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Fledging: 45 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 heermanni |
Distribution
Heermann's Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Heermann's Gull endangered?
The Heermann's Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Heermann's Gull nest?
Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Heermann's Gull?
The Heermann's Gull has a wingspan of 67.2 cm, weight of 448.26666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Heermann's Gull belong to?
The Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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