Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="larus-heermanni"></birdfyi-bird>The Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.2 cm and a weight of 448.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 67,2 cm | 26.5 in |
| Gewicht | 448,26666666666665 g | 15.81 oz |
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Nistverhalten
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 heermanni |
Distribution
Heermann's Gull has been recorded in 1 countries.
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