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Ivory Gull
Pagophila eburnea
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
66.7 cm
Weight
578.3333333333334 g
Family
Laridae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Ivory Gull, 40–43 cm, is entirely white with black legs, breeding only on High Arctic ice caps and cliffs in Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, and Russia. Winters at sea ice edges in the High Arctic. Scavenges on marine mammal carcasses and sea ice invertebrates. Near Threatened; climate-sensitive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 66.7 cm | 26.3 in |
| Weight | 578.3333333333334 g | 20.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Pagophila |
| Species | Pagophila eburnea |
Distribution
Ivory Gull has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ivory Gull endangered?
The Ivory Gull has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ivory Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Ivory Gull?
The Ivory Gull has a wingspan of 66.7 cm, weight of 578.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Ivory Gull belong to?
The Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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