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Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
73,2 cm
Gewicht
500,0 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
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Über uns
Ring-billed Gull, 43–54 cm, is North America's most abundant gull, breeding on lakes from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes and wintering on all coasts. Adult has a distinctive black ring near bill tip, yellow legs. Omnivore; thrives on garbage, parking lots, and agricultural fields.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 73,2 cm | 28.8 in |
| Gewicht | 500,0 g | 17.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 37 days.
Gelegegröße
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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 delawarensis |
Distribution
Ring-billed Gull has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Ring-billed Gull endangered?
The Ring-billed Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ring-billed Gull nest?
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 37 days.
How big is the Ring-billed Gull?
The Ring-billed Gull has a wingspan of 73.2 cm, weight of 500.0 g.
What order and family does the Ring-billed Gull belong to?
The Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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