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California Gull
Larus californicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
75.4 cm
Weight
717.5 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
California Gull, 46–55 cm, breeds at inland lakes of western North America and winters on the Pacific coast. Yellow bill with red and black spot, greenish-yellow legs. Omnivore; famous for saving Utah crickets crops in 1848 — commemorated as Utah's state bird. Strongly migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 75.4 cm | 29.7 in |
| Weight | 717.5 g | 25.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 24-27 days. Fledging: 40 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus californicus |
Distribution
California Gull has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the California Gull endangered?
The California Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the California Gull nest?
Incubation: 24-27 days. Fledging: 40 days.
How big is the California Gull?
The California Gull has a wingspan of 75.4 cm, weight of 717.5 g.
What order and family does the California Gull belong to?
The California Gull (Larus californicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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