Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-belcheri"></birdfyi-bird>The Belcher's Gull (Larus belcheri) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73 cm and a weight of 642.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Belcher's Gull, 49–52 cm, is endemic to the Humboldt Current coast of Peru and northern Chile. Black mantle, white body, yellow bill with red and black band. Piscivore and scavenger; closely associated with fishing ports and anchovy-rich upwelling waters. Resident along its narrow coastal range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 73,0 cm | 28.7 in |
| Gewicht | 642,5 g | 22.66 oz |
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Nest type: SC,NO.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Arten | Larus belcheri |
Distribution
Belcher's Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.
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