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Silver Gull

Larus novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
55,5 cm
Gewicht
285,3333333333333 g
Familie
Laridae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

Über uns

Silver Gull, 36–44 cm, is Australia's most familiar gull, present year-round on all coasts and increasingly inland. White body, grey mantle, red bill and legs. Opportunistic omnivore; thrives on human food waste and follows fishing boats. Expanding range inland as irrigation provides new habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 55,5 cm 21.9 in
Gewicht 285,3333333333333 g 10.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-27 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Familie Laridae (Gulls & Terns)
Genus Larus
Arten Larus novaehollandiae

External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Silver Gull endangered?
The Silver Gull has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Silver Gull nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-27 days.
How big is the Silver Gull?
The Silver Gull has a wingspan of 55.5 cm, weight of 285.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Silver Gull belong to?
The Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.

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