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Franklin's Gull
Larus pipixcan
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Least Concern
Wingspan
55.9 cm
Weight
279.8333333333333 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Franklin's Gull, 32–36 cm, makes one of the longest overland migrations of any gull, breeding on prairie marshes of North America and wintering on Pacific coasts of South America — a journey of 12,000+ km. Rosy-flushed underparts in spring; black hood with distinctive white eye-crescents. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.9 cm | 22.0 in |
| Weight | 279.8333333333333 g | 9.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Species | Larus pipixcan |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Franklin's Gull endangered?
The Franklin's Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Franklin's Gull nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Franklin's Gull?
The Franklin's Gull has a wingspan of 55.9 cm, weight of 279.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Franklin's Gull belong to?
The Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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