Olrog's Gull
Larus atlanticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-atlanticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Olrog's Gull (Larus atlanticus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 78.3 cm and a weight of 850 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family