Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-brachyrhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-billed Gull (Larus brachyrhynchus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a weight of 395 g.
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Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 395,0 g | 13.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 25-32 days.
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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 brachyrhynchus |
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