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Grey Gull
Larus modestus
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
63,6 cm
الوزن
325,0 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
حول
Grey Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds in the Atacama Desert of Chile, one of the driest places on earth, nesting far from the coast. Uniform grey body, white head in breeding plumage. Each night adults fly 70–100 km to Humboldt Current coast to feed on fish and invertebrates before returning to chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| الوزن | 325,0 g | 11.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| الأنواع | Larus modestus |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Grey Gull endangered?
The Grey Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
How big is the Grey Gull?
The Grey Gull has a wingspan of 63.6 cm, weight of 325.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Gull belong to?
The Grey Gull (Larus modestus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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