Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="xema-sabini"></birdfyi-bird>The Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53 cm and a weight of 182.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Sabine's Gull, 27–32 cm, is an elegant small gull breeding in Arctic tundra and wintering in the Humboldt and Benguela Current upwellings. Striking tricoloured wing pattern — dark primaries, grey secondaries, white inner wing. Long-distance migrant; crosses equator twice annually. Planktivore and piscivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.0 cm | 20.9 in |
| Weight | 182.16666666666666 g | 6.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Xema |
| Species | Xema sabini |
Distribution
Sabine's Gull has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family