Andean Gull

Andean Gull

Larus serranus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
70,6 cm
الوزن
478,0 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 70,6 cm 27.8 in
الوزن 478,0 g 16.86 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
الأنواع Larus serranus

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Andean Gull endangered?
The Andean Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andean Gull?
The Andean Gull has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 478.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Gull belong to?
The Andean Gull (Larus serranus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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