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Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
67,2 cm
الوزن
448,26666666666665 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

The Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.2 cm and a weight of 448.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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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.

موجود Not recorded

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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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