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Belcher's Gull
Larus belcheri
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
73,0 cm
Gewicht
642,5 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
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 |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC,NO.
Gelegegröße
1-3
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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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Belcher's Gull endangered?
The Belcher's Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Belcher's Gull nest?
Nest type: SC,NO.
How big is the Belcher's Gull?
The Belcher's Gull has a wingspan of 73.0 cm, weight of 642.5 g.
What order and family does the Belcher's Gull belong to?
The Belcher's Gull (Larus belcheri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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