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Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
82,4 cm
Gewicht
1095,0166666666667 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Glaucous-winged Gull, 56–68 cm, is the common large gull of the North Pacific from Alaska to California. Distinctive pale grey wing tips (not black) give a uniform grey appearance. Omnivore; forages on rocky shores and at harbours. Hybridises with Western, Herring, and Glaucous Gulls.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 82,4 cm | 32.4 in |
| Gewicht | 1095,0166666666667 g | 38.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 45 days.
Gelegegröße
1-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Larus |
| Arten | Larus glaucescens |
Distribution
Glaucous-winged 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 Glaucous-winged Gull endangered?
The Glaucous-winged Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glaucous-winged Gull nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Glaucous-winged Gull?
The Glaucous-winged Gull has a wingspan of 82.4 cm, weight of 1095.0166666666667 g.
What order and family does the Glaucous-winged Gull belong to?
The Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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