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Vega Gull

Larus vegae

Not Evaluated
الوزن
1231,75 g
الفصيلة
Laridae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

The Vega Gull (Larus vegae) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 1.2 kg.

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حول

Vega Gull, 55–68 cm, breeds in Siberia and winters on Pacific coasts from Japan to China. Formerly considered a subspecies of Herring Gull; slightly darker grey mantle, pink-fleshed orbital ring. Omnivore; scavenges at ports and forages along rocky coasts. Migratory; common in East Asian harbours in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
الوزن 1231,75 g 43.45 oz

Habitat & Range

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Fledging: 40-50 days.

التصنيف

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

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

How does the Vega Gull nest?
Fledging: 40-50 days.
How big is the Vega Gull?
The Vega Gull has a weight of 1231.75 g.
What order and family does the Vega Gull belong to?
The Vega Gull (Larus vegae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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