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Olrog's Gull
Larus atlanticus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
78.3 cm
Weight
850.0 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Olrog's Gull, 55–58 cm, is an Endangered South American gull breeding in small colonies in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Very similar to Belcher's Gull. Piscivore; entirely dependent on mudflats and estuaries of the Buenos Aires coast. Threatened by industrial development of breeding and foraging sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 78.3 cm | 30.8 in |
| Weight | 850.0 g | 29.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus atlanticus |
Distribution
Olrog's Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Olrog's Gull endangered?
The Olrog's Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Olrog's Gull nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Olrog's Gull?
The Olrog's Gull has a wingspan of 78.3 cm, weight of 850.0 g.
What order and family does the Olrog's Gull belong to?
The Olrog's Gull (Larus atlanticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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