Sooty Gull
Larus hemprichii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-hemprichii"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Gull (Larus hemprichii) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 455 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sooty Gull, 43–47 cm, breeds around the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Indian Ocean coasts. Sooty brown head and upper breast in breeding plumage, dark greenish bill with red and yellow tip. Omnivore; scavenges fish offal at ports and forages along rocky shores. Resident throughout year on breeding coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 68.2 cm | 26.9 in |
| Weight | 455.0 g | 16.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus hemprichii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family