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Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
88,8 cm
الوزن
1232,5 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Pacific Gull, 58–66 cm, is Australia's largest gull, resident on southern and western coasts. Massive yellow and red bill capable of cracking mollusc shells by dropping them from height. White body, black mantle and wings. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and beaches. Slow-maturing; takes 4 years for adult plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 88,8 cm 35.0 in
الوزن 1232,5 g 43.48 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 23-26 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 pacificus

Distribution

Pacific Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Pacific Gull endangered?
The Pacific Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Gull nest?
Incubation: 23-26 days.
How big is the Pacific Gull?
The Pacific Gull has a wingspan of 88.8 cm, weight of 1232.5 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Gull belong to?
The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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