California Gull
Larus californicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-californicus"></birdfyi-bird>The California Gull (Larus californicus) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 75.4 cm and a weight of 717.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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California Gull, 46–55 cm, breeds at inland lakes of western North America and winters on the Pacific coast. Yellow bill with red and black spot, greenish-yellow legs. Omnivore; famous for saving Utah crickets crops in 1848 — commemorated as Utah's state bird. Strongly migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 75,4 cm | 29.7 in |
| Gewicht | 717,5 g | 25.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Incubation: 24-27 days. Fledging: 40 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 californicus |
Distribution
California Gull has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Laridae family