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Common Gull
Larus canus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
70,2 cm
Gewicht
431,3333333333333 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Common Gull, 40–46 cm, is a medium-sized gull breeding across boreal Europe and Asia, wintering on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Smaller and more dove-like than Herring Gull; yellow-green bill without red spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, forages on shorelines and playing fields. Partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 70,2 cm | 27.6 in |
| Gewicht | 431,3333333333333 g | 15.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
Gelegegröße
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Arten | Larus canus |
Distribution
Common Gull has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Common Gull endangered?
The Common Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
How big is the Common Gull?
The Common Gull has a wingspan of 70.2 cm, weight of 431.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Common Gull belong to?
The Common Gull (Larus canus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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