Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-delawarensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.2 cm and a weight of 500 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Ring-billed Gull, 43–54 cm, is North America's most abundant gull, breeding on lakes from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes and wintering on all coasts. Adult has a distinctive black ring near bill tip, yellow legs. Omnivore; thrives on garbage, parking lots, and agricultural fields.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 73.2 cm | 28.8 in |
| Weight | 500.0 g | 17.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 37 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus delawarensis |
Distribution
Ring-billed Gull has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family