Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-glaucescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.4 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
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Nistverhalten
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 45 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 glaucescens |
Distribution
Glaucous-winged Gull has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Laridae family