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Yellow-footed Gull
Larus livens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
80.7 cm
Weight
1295.0 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Yellow-footed Gull, 53–58 cm, has a very restricted range — endemic to the Gulf of California with post-breeding dispersal to Salton Sea. Yellow feet (unique among large western gulls), yellow bill with red spot. Piscivore and scavenger; forages on rocky shores. Resident; does not undertake long migrations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.7 cm | 31.8 in |
| Weight | 1295.0 g | 45.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus livens |
Distribution
Yellow-footed 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 Yellow-footed Gull endangered?
The Yellow-footed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Yellow-footed Gull?
The Yellow-footed Gull has a wingspan of 80.7 cm, weight of 1295.0 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-footed Gull belong to?
The Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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