Armenian Gull

Armenian Gull

Larus armenicus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
86,0 cm
Gewicht
864,1666666666666 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

Über uns

Armenian Gull, 52–62 cm, breeds at mountain lakes in Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, wintering on Mediterranean coasts. Dark grey mantle, reddish orbital ring, yellow bill with red and black spot. Omnivore; forages at high-altitude lakes in summer and Mediterranean harbours in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 86,0 cm 33.9 in
Gewicht 864,1666666666666 g 30.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 38 days.

Gelegegröße

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben)
Genus Larus
Arten Larus armenicus

Distribution

Armenian Gull has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Armenian Gull endangered?
The Armenian Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Armenian Gull nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 38 days.
How big is the Armenian Gull?
The Armenian Gull has a wingspan of 86.0 cm, weight of 864.1666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Armenian Gull belong to?
The Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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