Sooty Gull
Larus hemprichii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-hemprichii"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Gull (Larus hemprichii) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 455 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Sooty Gull, 43–47 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Sooty brown head and upper breast in breeding plumage, dark greenish bill with red and yellow tip. Omnivore; scavenges fish offal at ports and forages along rocky shores. Resident throughout year on breeding coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| الوزن | 455,0 g | 16.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| الأنواع | Larus hemprichii |
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